Farm Labor Contractors
Is farm labor contractors a good career?
It scores 19/100 and ranks #345 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Often needs prior experience (less than 5 years)
What farm labor contractors earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. farm labor contractors earn between $35,720 and $79,590 a year.
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- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do farm labor contractors make?
The national median wage is $58,460 a year, with the middle half earning between $35,720 and $79,590 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is farm labor contractors a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 19 of 100 and ranks #345 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +6.0% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a farm labor contractor?
The typical entry-level education is no formal educational credential, usually with less than 5 years.
Where do farm labor contractors earn the most?
Among states, California pays the highest median ($85,710). Local pay for every state and metro is below.