Farm Labor Contractor Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Farm Labor Contractors — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$58,460
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$28.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$84,050
entry level starts ~$30,930
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · — employed

How much does a Farm Labor Contractor make?

The median pay for a Farm Labor Contractor in the United States is $58,460 per year — about $28.11 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $30,930, while the most experienced Farm Labor Contractors in the top 10% earn $84,050.

That is $2,930 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Farm Labor Contractor salary range by percentile

Half of all Farm Labor Contractors earn between $35,720 and $79,590 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,930$14.87
25th percentile (early career)$35,720$17.17
50th percentile (median)$58,460$28.11
75th percentile (experienced)$79,590$38.26
90th percentile (top earners)$84,050$40.41

Highest-paying states for Farm Labor Contractor

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Farm Labor Contractor pay at $85,710 a year, followed by Florida ($79,590) and Minnesota ($50,730). At the other end, Minnesota posts the lowest median at $50,730 — a gap of $34,980 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1California$85,710$41.21+47%
2Florida$79,590$38.26+36%
3Minnesota$50,730$24.39-13%

Farm Labor Contractor salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 3 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

Employment counts for this occupation are relatively small in official BLS estimates. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farm Labor Contractor make in the United States?
The median Farm Labor Contractor salary in the United States is $58,460 per year, or about $28.11 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $30,930, while the top 10% of earners make $84,050 or more.
How does Farm Labor Contractor pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Farm Labor Contractor median of $58,460 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Farm Labor Contractors the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Farm Labor Contractors, with a median salary of $85,710 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Farm Labor Contractor?
Becoming a Farm Labor Contractor typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.