Farm Labor Contractors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for farm labor contractors in the U.S. is $58,460 ($28.11 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $58,460
- Mean annual wage
- $58,470
- Median hourly wage
- $28.11
- Employment
- 310
310 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,930 | $14.87 |
| 25th percentile | $35,720 | $17.17 |
| Median (50th) | $58,460 | $28.11 |
| 75th percentile | $79,590 | $38.27 |
| 90th percentile | $84,050 | $40.41 |
Highest-paying states for farm labor contractors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $85,710 | — |
| Florida | $79,590 | — |
| Minnesota | $50,730 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Minnesota: $50,730 median annual wage
- Florida: $79,590 median annual wage
- California: $85,710 median annual wage
About this occupation
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.
Typical tasks
- Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
- Furnish tools for employee use.
- Supervise the work of contracted employees.
- Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
- Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
- Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 45.8% |
| Master's degree | 18.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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