Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$89,900/yr
Typical range
$66,300 – $118,860
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers does
Run farming or livestock operations, managing land, crops, animals, equipment, and budgets. You make decisions on planting, breeding, and harvesting to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
- Treasurers and Controllers — $166,570/yr
- Investment Fund Managers — $166,570/yr
- Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
- Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr
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