Occupation overview

Farm Labor Contractors Salary in the United States

The median annual wage for farm labor contractors is $58,460, or $28.11 per hour. About 310 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $85,710 in California to $50,730 in Minnesota.

Median annual
$58,460
Median hourly
$28.11
Entry level (P10)
$30,930
Top 10% (P90)
$84,050
Employment
310
States covered
3

Wage distribution nationwide

Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.

10th percentile90th percentile
$30,930
$35,720
$58,460
$79,590
$30,930$58,460$84,050
Annual wage distribution. Highlighted segment contains the median of $58,460.

Salary by state

All 3 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.

#StateMedian annual Median hourlyEmployment Location quotient
1California$85,710$41.21——
2Florida$79,590$38.27——
3Minnesota$50,730$24.39——

Related occupations

Same job family, ranked by national employment.

Frequently asked questions

How much do farm labor contractors make?

The median annual wage for farm labor contractors in the United States is $58,460, or $28.11 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $30,930, and the top 10% earn $84,050.

How many farm labor contractors are employed in the U.S.?

About 310 people work as farm labor contractors nationwide.

Which state pays farm labor contractors the most?

California pays the most at a median of $85,710, followed by Florida ($79,590) and Minnesota ($50,730).

Which state pays farm labor contractors the least?

Minnesota has the lowest median at $50,730.

Where are farm labor contractors jobs most concentrated?

The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is California at 0.00×.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Retrieved 2026-10-26. bls.gov/oes