Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,400 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $28,620
90th percentile $38,160
Employed locally 280
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,620
    25th
    $32,880
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $35,920
    90th
    $38,160

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Helena, MT $46,610
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$45,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,750
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$32,860
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,490
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,300
    Log Graders and Scalers$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Central North Carolina is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.35 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Central North Carolina is 0.8% below the national median of $35,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $28,620 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,880.