How much does a farmer make in North Carolina?
$80,540a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in North Carolina. That is $38.72 an hour or $6,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.72
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $80,540Highest 10%: $252,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| 75th | $119,000 | $57.21 | |
| 90th | $252,100 | $121.20 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $103,400 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmers.
| 15. Michigan | $82,620 |
| 16. Oregon | $81,560 |
| 17. Idaho | $81,010 |
| 18. North Carolina | $80,540 |
| 19. Iowa | $77,930 |
| 20. Missouri | $77,650 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $76,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $38.72 ($80,540 a year).
Do farmers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $80,540 against $89,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for farmer pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 30 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays farmers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $103,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.