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What is a harvest manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a harvest manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.55 an hour? That's $38,584 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -6% and produce -29,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreHarvest ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $38,584

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate -6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 21.43%

male 78.57%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a harvest manager

  1. Explore harvest manager education requirements

    Most common harvest manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.3 %

    Associate

    21.1 %

    High School Diploma

    12.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific harvest manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Harvest100.00%
  3. Complete relevant harvest manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New harvest managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a harvest manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real harvest manager resumes.
  4. Research harvest manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage harvest team and conduct the harvesting of crops for CSA shares and local restaurant orders.
    • Lead the accelerated development of new global supply base and logistics to replace long-standing domestic suppliers.
    • Supervise a harvest team to satisfy daily harvest requirements and maintain quality.
    • Reinforce and ensure FDA regulatory compliance; participate in validation projects as needed.
  5. Apply for harvest manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a harvest manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average harvest manager salary

The average harvest manager salary in the United States is $38,584 per year or $19 per hour. Harvest manager salaries range between $22,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average harvest manager salary
$38,584 Yearly
$18.55 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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