How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Charleston?
$35,110a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,710Median: $35,110Highest 10%: $46,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| 90th | $46,920 | $22.56 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Charlotte, NC | $35,930 |
| Greenville, SC | $30,750 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,280 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $16.88 ($35,110 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $35,110 against $35,660 nationally, 2% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $35,110, so Charleston pays 0% more.
Where does Charleston rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
151 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,920 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.