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  1. Occupations
  2. Farm Labor Contractors

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

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 45-1011.00
  • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 11-9013.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1043.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1042.00

Moderately Similar

  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 13-1021.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Agricultural Inspectors 45-2011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 51-1011.00

Related

  • First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 39-1014.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants 53-1044.00
  • Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 37-1011.00
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 45-2092.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 35-1012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 41-1012.00
  • Farm and Home Management Educators 25-9021.00
  • Recycling Coordinators 53-1042.01
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 47-1011.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateAgri-Business and Farm ManagementIssuer: Snead State Community College
  • CertificateAcademic English Foundations (Noncredit)Issuer: Ventura College
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  • Associate's DegreeSocial Justice Studies: GeneralIssuer: Mt San Antonio College
  • Associate's DegreeGLOBAL STUDIESIssuer: Saddleback College
  • CertificateBasic MAC Software SkillsIssuer: Santa Barbara City College
  • Associate's DegreeCommunication StudiesIssuer: Moorpark College
  • Associate's DegreeElementary Teacher EducationIssuer: San Diego Mesa College
  • Associate's DegreeChemistryIssuer: Merced College
  • Associate's DegreeKinesiologyIssuer: Columbia College (CA)