How much does a farmworker make in South Carolina?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in South Carolina. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,310Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $78,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,310 | $7.84 | |
| 25th | $22,010 | $10.58 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 90th | $78,560 | $37.77 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $37,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 32. Pennsylvania | $35,360 |
| 33. Arizona | $35,160 |
| 34. Connecticut | $35,140 |
| 35. South Carolina | $35,090 |
| 36. New York | $34,860 |
| 37. Texas | $33,920 |
| 38. Illinois | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,090 against $36,670 nationally, 4% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for farmworker pay?
South Carolina ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays farmworkers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $37,860 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.