How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Raleigh?
$35,970a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.29
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,500Median: $35,970Highest 10%: $46,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,500 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 75th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $46,130 | $22.18 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Asheville, NC | $36,070 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,450 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $49,870 |
| Farmworker | $41,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $17.29 ($35,970 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Raleigh than the national average?
Yes: $35,970 against $35,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $33,870, so Raleigh pays 6% more.
Where does Raleigh rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
118 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,130 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.