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

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

Median annual salary $32,880 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.81
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $44,450
Employed locally 270
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $29,810
    50th (median)
    $32,880
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $44,450

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,570
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$51,570
    Agricultural Inspectors$50,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Western North Carolina is $15.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.45 or more per hour.

    Is Western 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 Western North Carolina is 7.9% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,810.