Mid-Level

Agricultural Produce Commission Agent

The market specialist who connects farmers with buyers, negotiating sales and coordinating logistics for agricultural products.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
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Job markets for Agricultural Produce Commission Agents
Employment concentration · ~392 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Agricultural Produce Commission Agent

You are the bridge between farms and markets. Your work involves finding buyers for produce, negotiating prices, and coordinating the logistics that get perishable goods from field to customer. At mid-level, you have established relationships with both growers and buyers and understand market dynamics well enough to time sales effectively.

The work follows agricultural rhythms. During harvest seasons, you work long hours as products need to move quickly. You track weather, yields, and market conditions because all affect pricing. Success requires understanding both agriculture and commerce.

This is relationship-intensive work. Farmers trust you with their livelihoods; buyers depend on you for consistent supply. Your reputation for fair dealing and market expertise is your most valuable asset.

RelationshipsAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Commodity typeRegional vs national scopeFresh vs processedGrower vs buyer relationships
Commodity specialization—grains, vegetables, fruits—shapes the market dynamics and logistics. Regional agents know local growers deeply; national scope means managing more relationships at greater distance. Fresh produce requires speed and cold chain management; processed goods allow more planning. Some agents represent growers while others focus on buyer needs.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Agricultural Produce Commission Agents (SOC 41-4012.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$38K–$134K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.3M
U.S. Employment
+0.3%
10yr Growth
115K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-4012.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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