How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Durham?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,930Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $50,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,930 | $14.87 | |
| 25th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| 90th | $50,620 | $24.34 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Asheville, NC | $36,070 |
| Raleigh, NC | $35,970 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,930 |
| Greensboro, NC | $35,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $33,390 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,870 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,750 |
Related jobs in Durham
Same field, median yearly pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Durham?
The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Durham than the national average?
Yes: $35,900 against $35,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $33,870, so Durham pays 6% more.
Where does Durham rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
121 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,620 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.