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Farm Labor Contractors

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $58,460/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$30,930$84,050

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +6% projected growth, 20242034 — faster than average.

About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
SpeakingActive ListeningManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoring
Top knowledge areas
Foreign LanguageMathematicsFood ProductionPersonnel and Human ResourcesProduction and ProcessingLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management
Core tasks

Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.

Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.

Recruit and hire agricultural workers.

Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.

Supervise the work of contracted employees.

Furnish tools for employee use.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Farm Labor Contractors?

The median pay for Farm Labor Contractors is $58,460 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Farm Labor Contractors?

Employment for Farm Labor Contractors is projected to change +6% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Farm Labor Contractors?

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

How many job openings are there each year for Farm Labor Contractors?

About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.