Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in South Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
South Carolina Median
$35,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $36,670
State Rank
#35 of 49
190 employed here

How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in South Carolina?

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina take home a median of $35,090 annually — roughly $16.87 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $36,670.

Within South Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $16,310 while the top 10% make $78,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $22,010 and $45,540 a year.

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary range in South Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$16,310$7.84
25th percentile (early career)$22,010$10.58
50th percentile (median)$35,090$16.87
75th percentile (experienced)$45,540$21.89
90th percentile (top earners)$78,560$37.77

How South Carolina compares

South Carolina ranks 35th out of 49 states and territories for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$50,450
2West Virginia$48,460
3Hawaii$47,050
4Minnesota$46,020
5Washington$45,370

Working as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina

Nationally, about 33,000 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare South Carolina pay ($35,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in South Carolina?
The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in South Carolina is $35,090 per year, or about $16.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $16,310 at the entry level to $78,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does South Carolina pay compare to the national average?
South Carolina pays Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals about 4% less than the national median of $36,670. South Carolina ranks 35th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is South Carolina a good state for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,090 a year. About 190 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals are employed in South Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in South Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in South Carolina include General Internal Medicine Physician ($359,500), Neurologist ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physician ($341,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.