Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$122,560
- Nebraska$111,970
- Florida$111,910
- Kansas$109,870
- Washington$109,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Ohio$70,000
- Oklahoma$72,090
- Virginia$73,590
- West Virginia$73,620
- Minnesota$73,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,560 | $109,140 | $59 | +22.8% | 1,650 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $111,970 | $111,460 | $54 | +12.2% | 200 |
| 3 | Florida | $111,910 | $87,080 | $54 | +12.1% | 320 |
| 4 | Kansas | $109,870 | $102,490 | $53 | +10.1% | 40 |
| 5 | Washington | $109,820 | $103,240 | $53 | +10% | 140 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $108,780 | $80,540 | $52 | +9% | 250 |
| 7 | Illinois | $106,410 | $99,440 | $51 | +6.6% | 120 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $104,220 | $86,380 | $50 | +4.4% | — |
| 9 | Montana | $102,640 | $110,250 | $49 | +2.8% | 30 |
| 10 | Georgia | $97,620 | $95,900 | $47 | -2.2% | 50 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $96,880 | $86,320 | $47 | -2.9% | 30 |
| 12 | New York | $95,510 | $89,370 | $46 | -4.3% | 130 |
| 13 | Indiana | $92,790 | $83,100 | $45 | -7% | 90 |
| 14 | Idaho | $92,600 | $81,010 | $45 | -7.2% | 250 |
| 15 | Missouri | $89,440 | $77,650 | $43 | -10.4% | 60 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $89,300 | $74,640 | $43 | -10.5% | 110 |
| 17 | Oregon | $88,180 | $81,560 | $42 | -11.7% | 190 |
| 18 | Texas | $87,030 | $85,990 | $42 | -12.8% | 610 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $84,880 | $95,210 | $41 | -15% | 80 |
| 20 | Iowa | $83,670 | $77,930 | $40 | -16.2% | 180 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $81,450 | $63,920 | $39 | -18.4% | 50 |
| 22 | Michigan | $80,910 | $82,620 | $39 | -18.9% | 270 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $79,760 | $76,040 | $38 | -20.1% | 80 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $78,170 | $68,750 | $38 | -21.7% | 80 |
| 25 | Maryland | $76,940 | $67,600 | $37 | -22.9% | 140 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $73,720 | $65,900 | $35 | -26.1% | 160 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $73,620 | $62,740 | $35 | -26.2% | 50 |
| 28 | Virginia | $73,590 | $66,780 | $35 | -26.3% | 50 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $72,090 | $69,050 | $35 | -27.8% | 80 |
| 30 | Ohio | $70,000 | $65,990 | $34 | -29.9% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 46 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa, CA | $158,660 | $147,880 | 150 |
| 2 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $142,560 | $131,650 | 70 |
| 3 | Yakima, WA | $126,170 | $122,050 | 40 |
| 4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,070 | $127,500 | — |
| 5 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $123,340 | $125,020 | 130 |
| 6 | Salinas, CA | $122,630 | $128,410 | 90 |
| 7 | Omaha, NE-IA | $120,570 | $112,910 | 40 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $111,470 | $119,350 | 60 |
| 9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $110,840 | $118,480 | 50 |
| 10 | Modesto, CA | $109,630 | $123,700 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $141,990 | $136,820 | 200 |
| 2 | Beverage Manufacturing | $141,990 | $136,820 | 200 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,670 | $123,390 | 270 |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,670 | $123,390 | 270 |
| 5 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,670 | $123,390 | 270 |
| 6 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $110,570 | $112,240 | 60 |
| 7 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $104,990 | $122,520 | 450 |
| 8 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $104,850 | $116,460 | 60 |
| 9 | Support Activities for Crop Production | $103,570 | $114,250 | 2,500 |
| 10 | Food Manufacturing | $101,070 | $110,110 | 230 |
| 11 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $99,640 | $107,600 | 3,040 |
| 12 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $99,630 | $105,440 | 290 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make in the U.S.?
The median farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers salary in the United States is $89,900 per year (mean $99,820), and about 80% earn between $54,320 and $160,020.
How much do farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make per hour?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $99,820 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers the most?
California has the highest average pay for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers at $122,560 per year (median $109,140).
What is the job outlook for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers?
Employment is projected to change -1.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 85,500 openings per year.
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