Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 11-9013 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$87,984
$42.30/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
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The national median salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $87,984 per year ($42.30/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $67,974 and $115,190 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $156,541 per year. There are approximately 5,910 farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-1.3%
Slower than average
Annual openings
86K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
836K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Support Activities for Crop Production
NAICS 115100
2K
$99,650
Support Activities for Animal Production
NAICS 115200
500
$67,040
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
350
$137,910
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999200
290
$74,980
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
270
$77,910
Wage range across top 5 industries: $67,040 to $137,910 (106% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$24.85
$51,688
P25
$32.68
$67,974
P50MEDIAN
$42.30
$87,984
P75
$55.38
$115,190
P90
$75.26
$156,541
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers salary?
The national median salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $87,984 per year ($42.30/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $67,974 and $115,190 annually.
How much do top-earning farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $156,541 per year ($75.26/hr). The 75th percentile is $115,190 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers?
Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $51,688 per year ($24.85/hr). The 25th percentile is $67,974 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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