Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) vs Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.
| Metric | Postharvest Crop | Soil Preparation, |
|---|---|---|
| Average Revenue | $8.8M | $1.5M |
| Profit Margin | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Est. Owner Income | $1.9M | $336K |
| Revenue / Employee | $241K | $282K |
| Labor Cost % | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Total Businesses | 908 | 2,207 |
| Startup Cost (Low) | $50K | $50K |
| Startup Cost (High) | $250K | $250K |
| 5-Year Survival Rate | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| YoY Growth | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Avg Employee Wage | $52K | $55K |