Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary by state
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss do
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$56,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$68,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$93,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$123,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$165,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-1.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
85,500
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary by industry
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
3,040 workers
$111,500
Support Activities for Crop Production
2,500 workers
$118,000
Support Activities for Animal Production
540 workers
$79,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
530 workers
$100,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
530 workers
$73,500
Scientific Research and Development Services
500 workers
$72,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
450 workers
$91,000
Educational Services
340 workers
$81,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
300 workers
$85,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)
290 workers
$109,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pays 28% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make?
The average base salary for a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the United States is $103,500 per year, or about $49.76 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $68,500 and $123,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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