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Occupation FinderAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Farm Labor Contractors

Median Salary
48,690
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$49,490

10%

$48,690

Median

$74,120

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    48%

  • High school

    42%

  • Some college

    8%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Food Production
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Foreign Language
  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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