Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $33,970 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.33
10th percentile $28,110
90th percentile $40,290
Employed locally 60
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,110
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $33,970
    75th
    $34,290
    90th
    $40,290

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 56% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 44% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,150
    Lincoln, NE $39,080
    Lancaster, PA $37,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,980
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $37,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $37,170

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Hickory, NC is $16.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.35 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Hickory, NC is 4.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $28,110 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.