Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $16.88 an hour ($35,110 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.

$16.88Median hourly pay
$29,420–$45,040Middle half of workers, yearly
680People in this job in South Carolina

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($35,660). South Carolina ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.15$27,350
25% of workers$14.15$29,420
Half of workers (median)$16.88$35,110
75% of workers$21.65$45,040
90% of workers$23.59$49,060

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$35,11070
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$30,750110

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -2.4% over ten years, declining · about 72,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$38,100

Other job titles for this job

FarmerGrowerHorticulturistField WorkerNursery WorkerApple TurnerCarrot BuncherCarrot TierCelery CutterCelery PackerCelery StripperCelery Tier

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.