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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.0% vs 2024
$40,820
Mean Salary
$38,750
Median Salary
$18.63
Hourly Rate
910 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina earn a median salary of $38,750 per year ($3,229/month).
This is 3.7% above the national average of $37,353.
North Carolina ranks #15 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 910 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 10.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.2
Biology
3.16
Administration and Management
3.15
English Language
3.14
Mechanical
3.12
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(39.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina range from $29,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,610 and $46,550.
Median $38,750
P10: $29,050P25: $32,610P75: $46,550P90: $54,960
10th
$29,050
25th
$32,610
Median
$38,750
75th
$46,550
90th
$54,960
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,050
$13.97
$2,420
25th Percentile
$32,610
$15.68
$2,717
Median (50th)
$38,750
$18.63
$3,229
75th Percentile
$46,550
$22.38
$3,879
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,960
$26.42
$4,580
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
North Carolina ranks #15 of 49 states
$37,353
National avg. for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina is $38,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,820.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina range from $29,050 at the 10th percentile to $54,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,610 and $46,550.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in North Carolina typically start around $29,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 910 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in North Carolina is approximately $18.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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