Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $33,030 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.88
10th percentile $25,880
90th percentile $48,950
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,880
    25th
    $32,130
    50th (median)
    $33,030
    75th
    $41,460
    90th
    $48,950

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 55% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,440
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $41,600
    Lancaster, PA $41,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,560
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,500

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Hickory, NC is $15.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Hickory, NC is 8.6% below the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Hickory?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $25,880 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,130.