How much does a farmworker and laborer make in North Carolina?
$33,870a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in North Carolina. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,600Median: $33,870Highest 10%: $43,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 25th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $43,930 | $21.12 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $36,070 |
| 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 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $27,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 32. Idaho | $34,470 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,070 |
| 34. Alabama | $33,870 |
| 35. North Carolina | $33,870 |
| 36. Utah | $33,490 |
| 37. Nevada | $33,280 |
| 38. Louisiana | $33,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.28 ($33,870 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,870 against $35,660 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $36,070 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.