Farm Labor Contractors vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Accountants and Auditors out-earn Farm Labor Contractors by $25K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Farm Labor Contractors land at $58,460 and Accountants and Auditors at $83,680. The education gap is real: farm labor contractor programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Farm Labor Contractors is California ($85,710); for Accountants and Auditors it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Farm Labor Contractors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Farm Labor Contractors or Accountants and Auditors?
Accountants and Auditors earn more nationally. The median is $58,460 for Farm Labor Contractors versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditors, a difference of $25K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Farm Labor Contractors or Accountants and Auditors?
Farm Labor Contractors has the better 10-year outlook at 6% projected growth, compared to 4.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Farm Labor Contractors or Accountants and Auditors?
Farm Labor Contractors typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Farm Labor Contractors get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Farm Labor Contractors at $85,710/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Farm Labor Contractors vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Farm Labor Contractors earn $85,710 vs. $97,050 for Accountants and Auditors. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.