$
BLSSalary

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary (2025)

Based on 6,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$99,820
$47.99/hr
Annual Median
$89,900
$43.22/hr
Bottom 10%
$54,320
$26.12/hr
Top 10%
$160,020
$76.93/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$54,320
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$66,300
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$89,900
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$118,860
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$160,020

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$54K

25th

$66K

Median

$90K

75th

$119K

90th

$160K

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

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
California$122,560
Nebraska$111,970
Florida$111,910
Kansas$109,870
Washington$109,820
North Carolina$108,780
Illinois$106,410
New Jersey$104,220
Montana$102,640
Georgia$97,620

Geographic Salary Variation

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $122,560 per year, while Georgia has an average of $97,620 — a difference of $24,940. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6,500 workers were employed as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $99,820 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-9013

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($54,320) represents entry-level or part-time Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss, while the 90th percentile ($160,020) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($89,900) is the midpoint — half of all Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.