Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in the U.S.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the U.S. earn a median of $89,900 a year ($43.22 an hour), based on BLS data for 6,500 workers.
Pay ranges from $54,320 for the lowest-paid 10% to $160,020 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $99,820, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,320 | $26.12 |
| 25th percentile | $66,300 | $31.87 |
| Median | $89,900 | $43.22 |
| 75th percentile | $118,860 | $57.14 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,020 | $76.93 |
| Average (mean) | $99,820 | $47.99 |
Half of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $7,491.67 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $3,745.83 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $3,457.69 |
| Weekly | $1,728.85 |
| Hourly | $43.22 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $111,460 | 200 |
| Montana | $110,250 | 30 |
| California | $109,140 | 1,650 |
| Washington | $103,240 | 140 |
| Kansas | $102,490 | 40 |
| Illinois | $99,440 | 120 |
| Georgia | $95,900 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $95,210 | 80 |
| New York | $89,370 | 130 |
| Florida | $87,080 | 320 |
| New Jersey | $86,380 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 | 30 |
| Texas | $85,990 | 610 |
| Indiana | $83,100 | 90 |
| Michigan | $82,620 | 270 |
| Oregon | $81,560 | 190 |
| Idaho | $81,010 | 250 |
| North Carolina | $80,540 | 250 |
| Iowa | $77,930 | 180 |
| Missouri | $77,650 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,040 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $74,640 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $69,050 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $68,750 | 80 |
| Maryland | $67,600 | 140 |
| Virginia | $66,780 | 50 |
| Ohio | $65,990 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $65,900 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $63,920 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $62,740 | 50 |
Best-paying metro areas for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $158,660 | 150 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $142,560 | 70 |
| Yakima, WA | $126,170 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,070 | n/a |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $123,340 | 130 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,630 | 90 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $120,570 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $111,470 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $110,840 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $109,630 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $109,140 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $108,310 | 90 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $108,290 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $107,990 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,600 | 200 |
Metro areas with the most farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 200 | $104,600 |
| Napa, CA | 150 | $158,660 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 130 | $123,340 |
| Visalia, CA | 130 | $98,040 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 100 | $97,880 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $92,800 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 100 | $101,990 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $86,180 |
| Salinas, CA | 90 | $122,630 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 90 | $108,310 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $103,260 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 70 | $79,040 |
| Boise City, ID | 70 | $86,530 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 70 | $74,640 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 70 | $88,840 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,900 | $68.22 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,860 | $59.55 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | — |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | $33.36 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 | $38.65 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,590 | $50.29 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $167,220 | $80.39 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | $45.77 |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | $38.23 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 11-9013. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make in the U.S.?
The median salary for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in the U.S. is $89,900 a year, or $43.22 an hour. Pay ranges from $54,320 for the lowest-paid 10% to $160,020 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in the U.S. earn at least $160,020 a year. The top 25% earn $118,860 or more.
What is the starting pay for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $54,320 a year, and a quarter of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers earn $66,300 or less.
How many farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers work in the U.S.?
About 6,500 farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.