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Farm Labor Contractors

Median Salary
45,730
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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$45,570

10%

$45,730

Median

$70,260

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%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • 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?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • 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.

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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.