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Farmworker Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$16.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,552/year ($2,379/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 35th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,510 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $33,870 a year — though pay ranges from $27,600 for newcomers to $43,930 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,510 Farmworker jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Farmworker salary of $33,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,552 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,591 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,552 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,379 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in North Carolina?
- The median Farmworker salary in North Carolina is $33,870 per year ($16.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,820 and $36,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $33,870, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $28,552 per year ($2,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 2,510 Farmworker jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.