Farm Labor Contractor Salary
Farm Labor Contractors earn a median $58,460 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$58,460
$28.11 per hour
Range
$30,930 – $84,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
310
across the U.S.
Farm Labor Contractor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,153
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,096Monthly
$2,048Twice a month
$1,890Every 2 weeks
$23.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,835
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,625
- Medicare (1.45%)$848
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,153
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,930 | $14.87 | $27,032 |
| 25th percentile | $35,720 | $17.17 | $30,881 |
| Median (50th) | $58,460 | $28.11 | $49,153 |
| 75th percentile | $79,590 | $38.26 | $64,822 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,050 | $40.41 | $67,959 |
Farm Labor Contractor salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $85,710 | $64,271 | $47,110 – $107,880 | — |
| Florida | $79,590 | $64,822 | $73,070 – $80,760 | — |
| Minnesota | $50,730 | $41,015 | $30,540 – $61,080 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm labor contractor make?
The national median salary for farm labor contractors is $58,460 a year ($28.11 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,930 and the top 10% earn over $84,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays farm labor contractors the most?
California has the highest median pay at $85,710.
How many farm labor contractors are there in the U.S.?
About 310 people work as farm labor contractors nationwide.