Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers earn a median $89,900 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$89,900
$43.22 per hour
Range
$54,320 – $160,020
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,500
across the U.S.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$72,075
per year · effective tax rate 19.8%
$6,006Monthly
$3,003Twice a month
$2,772Every 2 weeks
$34.65Hourly
- Federal income tax$10,948
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,574
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,304
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$72,075
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,320 | $26.12 | $45,826 |
| 25th percentile | $66,300 | $31.88 | $55,452 |
| Median (50th) | $89,900 | $43.22 | $72,075 |
| 75th percentile | $118,860 | $57.14 | $92,448 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,020 | $76.93 | $120,640 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $111,460 | $83,050 | $71,630 – $144,780 | 200 |
| Montana | $110,250 | $81,523 | $61,760 – $155,440 | 30 |
| California | $109,140 | $78,271 | $73,790 – $174,810 | 1,650 |
| Washington | $103,240 | $81,459 | $66,900 – $165,720 | 140 |
| Kansas | $102,490 | $76,012 | $60,340 – $199,990 | 40 |
| Illinois | $99,440 | $74,009 | $64,810 – $147,020 | 120 |
| Georgia | $95,900 | $71,941 | $56,270 – $158,480 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $95,210 | $72,734 | $26,000 – $124,800 | 80 |
| New York | $89,370 | $67,469 | $51,020 – $156,210 | 130 |
| Florida | $87,080 | $70,091 | $53,720 – $186,940 | 320 |
| New Jersey | $86,380 | $66,286 | $73,440 – $165,770 | — |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 | $66,362 | $76,850 – $127,410 | 30 |
| Texas | $85,990 | $69,324 | $43,240 – $129,560 | 610 |
| Indiana | $83,100 | $64,869 | $49,700 – $154,080 | 90 |
| Michigan | $82,620 | $63,693 | $40,140 – $125,550 | 270 |
| Oregon | $81,560 | $59,901 | $65,770 – $127,490 | 190 |
| Idaho | $81,010 | $62,635 | $68,120 – $130,160 | 250 |
| North Carolina | $80,540 | $62,785 | $38,150 – $239,200+ | 250 |
| Iowa | $77,930 | $61,344 | $52,200 – $112,600 | 180 |
| Missouri | $77,650 | $60,745 | $58,950 – $145,490 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,040 | $59,990 | $49,310 – $116,920 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $74,640 | $58,844 | $58,350 – $129,460 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $69,050 | $54,845 | $51,000 – $104,580 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $68,750 | $53,501 | $36,410 – $127,970 | 80 |
| Maryland | $67,600 | $53,539 | $46,610 – $127,860 | 140 |
| Virginia | $66,780 | $52,784 | $51,610 – $97,290 | 50 |
| Ohio | $65,990 | $54,171 | $39,520 – $92,760 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $65,900 | $52,173 | $60,940 – $104,530 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $63,920 | $51,260 | $36,760 – $136,730 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $62,740 | $50,502 | $54,540 – $99,270 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make?
The national median salary for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers is $89,900 a year ($43.22 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,320 and the top 10% earn over $160,020. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $111,460.
How many farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers are there in the U.S.?
About 6,500 people work as farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers nationwide.