Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in California
Also called: Farmers and Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in California earn a median of $109,140 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($89,900)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,790; the top 10% earn over $174,810. Nationally the range is $54,320 to $160,020.
States ranked near California
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay in California
How much do farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers make in California?
The median is $109,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,790 and the top 10% earn over $174,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 30 (+21% vs. the national median of $89,900). Living costs are not included.