SOC 13-1074 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farm Labor Contractors — Minnesota
Minnesota
In Minnesota the median wage is $50,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Minnesota the median wage is $50,730. That is 13.2% lower than the national median of $58,460. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,640 and $59,780. The lowest tenth earn under $30,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,080.
Among the 3 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 519th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,540 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $49,640 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $50,730 | −13.2% |
| 75th | $59,780 | +2.3% |
| 90th | $61,080 | +4.5% |
| Mean | $50,570 | −13.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $50,730 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,450US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,730 a year, 13.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,540 to $61,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 3 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farm Labor Contractors in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $50,730, or $24.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,460, so pay in Minnesota is 13.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minnesota earns more than $61,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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