Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$54,320
- 25th Percentile — Junior$66,300
- 50th Percentile — Median$89,900
- 75th Percentile — Senior$118,860
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$160,020
The top 10% of Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers earn $160,020 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $54,320, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $151,726 | +52.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $131,762 | +32.0% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $129,766 | +30.0% |
| California | $122,560 | +22.8% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $121,780 | +22.0% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $114,793 | +15.0% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $113,795 | +14.0% |
| Nebraska | $111,970 | +12.2% |
| Florida | $111,910 | +12.1% |
| Kansas | $109,870 | +10.1% |
| Washington | $109,820 | +10.0% |
| Colorado (est.) | $109,802 | +10.0% |
| North Carolina | $108,780 | +9.0% |
| Vermont (est.) | $107,806 | +8.0% |
| Illinois | $106,410 | +6.6% |
| Delaware (est.) | $104,811 | +5.0% |
| New Jersey | $104,220 | +4.4% |
| Montana | $102,640 | +2.8% |
| Maine (est.) | $101,816 | +2.0% |
| Nevada (est.) | $101,816 | +2.0% |
| Utah (est.) | $99,820 | +0.0% |
| Arizona (est.) | $98,822 | -1.0% |
| Georgia | $97,620 | -2.2% |
| Wisconsin | $96,880 | -2.9% |
| New York | $95,510 | -4.3% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $92,833 | -7.0% |
| Indiana | $92,790 | -7.0% |
| Idaho | $92,600 | -7.2% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $91,834 | -8.0% |
| Missouri | $89,440 | -10.4% |
| Kentucky | $89,300 | -10.5% |
| Oregon | $88,180 | -11.7% |
| Louisiana (est.) | $87,842 | -12.0% |
| New Mexico (est.) | $87,842 | -12.0% |
| South Carolina (est.) | $87,842 | -12.0% |
| Tennessee (est.) | $87,842 | -12.0% |
| Texas | $87,030 | -12.8% |
| Alabama (est.) | $86,843 | -13.0% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $86,843 | -13.0% |
| Mississippi | $84,880 | -15.0% |
| Iowa | $83,670 | -16.2% |
| Arkansas | $81,450 | -18.4% |
| Michigan | $80,910 | -18.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $79,760 | -20.1% |
| Hawaii | $78,170 | -21.7% |
| Maryland | $76,940 | -22.9% |
| Minnesota | $73,720 | -26.1% |
| West Virginia | $73,620 | -26.2% |
| Virginia | $73,590 | -26.3% |
| Oklahoma | $72,090 | -27.8% |
| Ohio | $70,000 | -29.9% |
What Factors Affect Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $122,560, while Ohio pays $70,000 — a gap of $52,560 per year.
The middle half of Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers earn between $66,300 and $118,860 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,320, while the top 10% earn more than $160,020.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers?
The average salary for Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers in the United States is $99,820 per year, with a median of $89,900.
What is the starting salary for Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers?
Entry-level Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers typically earn between $54,320 and $66,300 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers the most?
California pays Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers the most at $122,560 per year on average, followed by Nebraska ($111,970) and Florida ($111,910).
How much do Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $99,820, Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers earn approximately $47.99 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 6,500 Farmers Ranchers Agricultural Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $99,820 and a median of $89,900 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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