Farm Labor Contractors
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Farm Labor Contractors to increase by 7.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,900 to 2,000 jobs. Its estimate of 100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($58,460), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,900
Projected employment (2034)
2,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
7%
Annual openings (projected average)
100
Pay & Preparation
$58,460
No formal educational credential
Less than 5 years
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.38/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Coordination (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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