Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $89,900 · Median hourly: $43.22 · Employment: 6,500
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,320 | $26.12 |
| 25th | $66,300 | $31.87 |
| Median | $89,900 | $43.22 |
| 75th | $118,860 | $57.14 |
| 90th | $160,020 | $76.93 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-9013
- Total U.S. employment: 6,500
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $54,320, median pay is $89,900, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $160,020.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $63,920 | $30.73 | -28.9% | 50 |
| California | $109,140 | $52.47 | +21.4% | 1,650 |
| Florida | $87,080 | $41.86 | -3.1% | 320 |
| Georgia | $95,900 | $46.10 | +6.7% | 50 |
| Hawaii | $68,750 | $33.05 | -23.5% | 80 |
| Idaho | $81,010 | $38.95 | -9.9% | 250 |
| Illinois | $99,440 | $47.81 | +10.6% | 120 |
| Indiana | $83,100 | $39.95 | -7.6% | 90 |
| Iowa | $77,930 | $37.47 | -13.3% | 180 |
| Kansas | $102,490 | $49.27 | +14.0% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $74,640 | $35.88 | -17.0% | 110 |
| Maryland | $67,600 | $32.50 | -24.8% | 140 |
| Michigan | $82,620 | $39.72 | -8.1% | 270 |
| Minnesota | $65,900 | $31.68 | -26.7% | 160 |
| Mississippi | $95,210 | $45.77 | +5.9% | 80 |
| Missouri | $77,650 | $37.33 | -13.6% | 60 |
| Montana | $110,250 | $53.00 | +22.6% | 30 |
| Nebraska | $111,460 | $53.59 | +24.0% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $86,380 | $41.53 | -3.9% | 0 |
| New York | $89,370 | $42.97 | -0.6% | 130 |
| North Carolina | $80,540 | $38.72 | -10.4% | 250 |
| Ohio | $65,990 | $31.73 | -26.6% | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $69,050 | $33.20 | -23.2% | 80 |
| Oregon | $81,560 | $39.21 | -9.3% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,040 | $36.56 | -15.4% | 80 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 40 |
| Texas | $85,990 | $41.34 | -4.3% | 610 |
| Virginia | $66,780 | $32.11 | -25.7% | 50 |
| Washington | $103,240 | $49.64 | +14.8% | 140 |
| West Virginia | $62,740 | $30.16 | -30.2% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 | $41.50 | -4.0% | 30 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers?
The median annual wage for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers is $89,900 ($43.22 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 6,500 farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $43.22. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.