Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary by State
Also called: Farmers and Agricultural Managers
The national median pay for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers is $89,900 a year. By state, it ranges from $62,740 in West Virginia to $111,460 in Nebraska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $54,320
- 25th percentile
- $66,300
- Median
- $89,900
- 75th percentile
- $118,860
- Top 10%
- $160,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,500 jobs.
Median pay in 30 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $111,460 | +24% | $71,630 | $144,780 | 200 |
| 2 | Montana | $110,250 | +23% | $61,760 | $155,440 | 30 |
| 3 | California | $109,140 | +21% | $73,790 | $174,810 | 1,650 |
| 4 | Washington | $103,240 | +15% | $66,900 | $165,720 | 140 |
| 5 | Kansas | $102,490 | +14% | $60,340 | $199,990 | 40 |
| 6 | Illinois | $99,440 | +11% | $64,810 | $147,020 | 120 |
| 7 | Georgia | $95,900 | +7% | $56,270 | $158,480 | 50 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $95,210 | +6% | $26,000 | $124,800 | 80 |
| 9 | New York | $89,370 | −1% | $51,020 | $156,210 | 130 |
| 10 | Florida | $87,080 | −3% | $53,720 | $186,940 | 320 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $86,380 | −4% | $73,440 | $165,770 | Not published |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $86,320 | −4% | $76,850 | $127,410 | 30 |
| 13 | Texas | $85,990 | −4% | $43,240 | $129,560 | 610 |
| 14 | Indiana | $83,100 | −8% | $49,700 | $154,080 | 90 |
| 15 | Michigan | $82,620 | −8% | $40,140 | $125,550 | 270 |
| 16 | Oregon | $81,560 | −9% | $65,770 | $127,490 | 190 |
| 17 | Idaho | $81,010 | −10% | $68,120 | $130,160 | 250 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $80,540 | −10% | $38,150 | $252,100 | 250 |
| 19 | Iowa | $77,930 | −13% | $52,200 | $112,600 | 180 |
| 20 | Missouri | $77,650 | −14% | $58,950 | $145,490 | 60 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $76,040 | −15% | $49,310 | $116,920 | 80 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $74,640 | −17% | $58,350 | $129,460 | 110 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $69,050 | −23% | $51,000 | $104,580 | 80 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $68,750 | −24% | $36,410 | $127,970 | 80 |
| 25 | Maryland | $67,600 | −25% | $46,610 | $127,860 | 140 |
| 26 | Virginia | $66,780 | −26% | $51,610 | $97,290 | 50 |
| 27 | Ohio | $65,990 | −27% | $39,520 | $92,760 | 100 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $65,900 | −27% | $60,940 | $104,530 | 160 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $63,920 | −29% | $36,760 | $136,730 | 50 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $62,740 | −30% | $54,540 | $99,270 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary questions
Which state pays farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $111,460 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $89,900). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $62,740 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,650, with a median of $109,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.