Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in North Carolina
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in North Carolina earn an average of $34,340 a year. That is $3,290 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $37,630. The best-paying metro area is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $38,960.
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Average pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| North Carolina | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| Virginia | $37,120 | $17.85 |
| South Carolina | $36,780 | $17.68 |
| Tennessee | $32,870 | $15.80 |
| Georgia | $32,710 | $15.73 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$40,820
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$39,410
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,740
- Agricultural Inspectors$49,920
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$52,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,840
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in North Carolina?
The average is $34,340 a year, and the median is $33,870. That is $3,290 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $37,630.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$16.51 an hour on average; the median is $16.28.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($38,960), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($36,940). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Goldsboro, NC ($30,290).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #36 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.