How much does a farmworker and laborer make in South Carolina?
$35,110a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in South Carolina. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,350Median: $35,110Highest 10%: $49,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,350 | $13.15 | |
| 25th | $29,420 | $14.14 | |
| Median | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $49,060 | $23.59 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $35,930 |
| Charleston, SC | $35,110 |
| Greenville, SC | $30,750 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 27. Virginia | $35,580 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $35,360 |
| 29. Vermont | $35,170 |
| 30. South Carolina | $35,110 |
| 31. Arizona | $35,080 |
| 32. Idaho | $34,470 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.88 ($35,110 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,110 against $35,660 nationally, 2% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $35,930 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.