How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Asheville?
$36,070a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $17.34 an hour or $3,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,630Median: $36,070Highest 10%: $48,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| 25th | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| Median | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 75th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 90th | $48,490 | $23.31 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Raleigh, NC | $35,970 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,930 |
| Durham, NC | $35,900 |
| Greensboro, NC | $35,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $33,390 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,870 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Asheville?
The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $17.34 ($36,070 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Asheville than the national average?
Yes: $36,070 against $35,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $33,870, so Asheville pays 6% more.
Where does Asheville rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
113 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,490 or more.
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.