How to become farm labor contractorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$58,460

25th–75th pct. $35,720–$79,590

Top pay (est.)

$109,300

Top 10% $84,050

Pay in 5 years

$68,500est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$80,300est.

$69,100–$93,300

Outlook score

70/100

★★★★☆ Good

AI replacement risk

42%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+7.4%

100 openings / yr

How to become farm labor contractors

Typical education

No formal educational credential

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Farm Labor Contractors

Key skills

Speaking

3.4

Management of Personnel Resources

3.2

Time Management

3.2

Coordination

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Instructing

3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative

4.9

Food Production

4.6

Administration and Management

4.4

Foreign Language

4.1

Economics and Accounting

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Mathematics

3.8

Mechanical

3.5

What the work involves

Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkTraining and Teaching Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Training before entry

6–12 months

24%

Up to 1 month

24%

2–4 years

18%

1–2 years

12%

1–3 months

12%

Over 10 years

3–6 months

Related work experience

1–2 years

24%

4–6 years

18%

3–6 months

17%

6–12 months

12%

6–8 years

12%

1–3 months

Over 10 years

2–4 years

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as farm labor contractors

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.