Farm Labor Contractors

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

SOC: 13-1074.00

Common Job Titles

  • Farm Labor Contractor
  • Field Manager
  • Field Supervisor

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Farm Labor Contractors (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

410

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $29,800. 25th percentile: U.S. $32,860. 50th percentile: U.S. $48,690. 75th percentile: U.S. $58,250. 90th percentile: U.S. $86,860. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$29,800
10% of workers earn the following or more$86,860
Workers on average earn$51,910

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Foreign Language3.5/5
  • Mathematics3.5/5
  • Food Production3.5/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
  • Production and Processing3.3/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • Bookkeeping software
  • E-Verify
  • Financial accounting software
  • Web browser software

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Handheld calculators
  • Passenger cars
  • Personal computers
  • Pickup trucks
  • Smart phones
  • Tablet computers