SOC 119013

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. Excludes "First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers" (45-1011).

National Median

$87,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$87,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$51,700

Experienced (90th pct)

$156,530

Total Employed

5,910

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$51,700 - $67,970
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$67,970 - $115,200
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$115,200 - $156,530

Highest Paying Locations for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Napa, CA

$124,170

+41.1% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$123,380

+40.2% vs national

Salinas, CA

$122,820

+39.6% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$121,950

+38.6% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$119,700

+36.1% vs national

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Napa, CA	$124,170	70
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$123,380	50
Salinas, CA	$122,820	90
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$121,950	70
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$119,700	40
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$112,690	80
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$111,260	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$110,990	40
California	$107,780	1,340
Modesto, CA	$107,100	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$105,340	60
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$104,840	30
Maine	$104,000	N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$103,390	110
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$103,280	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$102,780	60
Yuma, AZ	$102,300	50
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$101,340	50
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$101,150	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$101,090	100
Iowa	$100,350	150
Fresno, CA	$97,740	180
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$97,440	30
Pennsylvania	$97,440	N/A
Florida	$94,990	400
Wisconsin	$94,100	40
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$92,910	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$92,890	70
Montana	$92,760	30
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$91,280	30
Illinois	$90,370	N/A
Washington	$89,450	110
Maryland	$88,770	80
Oregon	$88,620	60
Massachusetts	$88,290	40
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$86,350	70
Minnesota	$85,060	100
Yakima, WA	$84,550	30
Michigan	$83,990	N/A
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$82,570	100
South Florida nonmetropolitan area	$82,490	40
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$80,600	40
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$79,990	30
Virginia	$79,770	60
North Carolina	$79,690	180
Kansas	$79,280	40
New York	$78,130	100
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$77,990	100
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$77,540	N/A
Missouri	$76,280	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?

The national median annual salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $87,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss is Napa, CA, with a median salary of $124,170.

How much can an experienced Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make?

Top-earning Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss (90th percentile) make $156,530 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.