Range Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for range managers is $73,010 a year. By state, it ranges from $51,130 in Florida to $99,400 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Conservation Scientists”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,550
- 25th percentile
- $57,700
- Median
- $73,010
- 75th percentile
- $91,560
- Top 10%
- $110,410
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Conservation Scientists”). About 25,950 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $99,400 | +36% | $66,130 | $142,430 | 110 |
| 2 | Colorado | $84,820 | +16% | $57,710 | $134,350 | 1,230 |
| 3 | Maryland | $83,290 | +14% | $57,760 | $128,610 | 470 |
| 4 | Idaho | $81,330 | +11% | $47,300 | $99,560 | 300 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $81,310 | +11% | $49,940 | $100,420 | 150 |
| 6 | Oregon | $80,790 | +11% | $61,110 | $130,400 | 1,020 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $80,190 | +10% | $29,520 | $136,990 | 190 |
| 8 | California | $79,810 | +9% | $53,650 | $132,060 | 2,110 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $79,540 | +9% | $47,440 | $102,750 | 970 |
| 10 | Alaska | $79,260 | +9% | $53,830 | $135,120 | 290 |
| 11 | Utah | $78,850 | +8% | $55,090 | $104,000 | 410 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $78,740 | +8% | $51,070 | $119,460 | 760 |
| 13 | Washington | $78,450 | +7% | $59,700 | $106,710 | 1,270 |
| 14 | Virginia | $77,380 | +6% | $45,910 | $161,470 | 480 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $77,280 | +6% | $51,470 | $109,300 | 340 |
| 16 | Alabama | $77,000 | +5% | $48,730 | $115,590 | 110 |
| 17 | New York | $76,990 | +5% | $46,580 | $115,210 | 640 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $76,800 | +5% | $46,520 | $111,010 | 330 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $76,400 | +5% | $54,500 | $106,330 | 220 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $76,400 | +5% | $51,100 | $100,420 | 360 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $76,130 | +4% | $56,580 | $173,650 | 60 |
| 22 | Maine | $75,900 | +4% | $48,150 | $107,680 | 290 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $74,650 | +2% | $44,340 | $103,710 | 130 |
| 24 | Montana | $73,920 | +1% | $48,660 | $106,330 | 560 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $73,860 | +1% | $65,430 | $123,320 | 140 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $73,320 | 0% | $51,630 | $109,300 | 230 |
| 27 | Nevada | $73,030 | 0% | $36,780 | $107,920 | 210 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $71,980 | −1% | $45,710 | $106,330 | 180 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $71,280 | −2% | $45,740 | $106,330 | 770 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $71,270 | −2% | $42,000 | $106,420 | 310 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $70,500 | −3% | $48,190 | $109,300 | 250 |
| 32 | Vermont | $70,130 | −4% | $49,750 | $105,420 | 100 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $69,910 | −4% | $42,670 | $133,470 | 160 |
| 34 | Illinois | $69,590 | −5% | $42,020 | $117,590 | 730 |
| 35 | Georgia | $69,240 | −5% | $49,230 | $137,450 | 360 |
| 36 | Iowa | $69,240 | −5% | $50,320 | $97,870 | 610 |
| 37 | Texas | $68,620 | −6% | $53,440 | $92,320 | 1,970 |
| 38 | Kansas | $67,200 | −8% | $48,440 | $105,370 | 220 |
| 39 | Arizona | $66,750 | −9% | $47,410 | $104,750 | 410 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $65,740 | −10% | $42,300 | $132,020 | 220 |
| 41 | Indiana | $64,570 | −12% | $39,200 | $105,020 | 430 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $64,460 | −12% | $47,190 | $111,740 | 540 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $64,020 | −12% | $50,340 | $107,240 | 500 |
| 44 | Delaware | $63,850 | −13% | $48,650 | $89,990 | 80 |
| 45 | Michigan | $63,500 | −13% | $44,680 | $109,300 | 820 |
| 46 | Ohio | $63,160 | −13% | $44,070 | $99,780 | 680 |
| 47 | Missouri | $63,130 | −14% | $44,570 | $97,680 | 600 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $61,480 | −16% | $38,560 | $93,100 | 900 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $59,510 | −18% | $42,160 | $106,330 | 470 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $52,310 | −28% | $37,810 | $96,100 | 300 |
| 51 | Florida | $51,130 | −30% | $37,110 | $98,360 | 950 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Conservation Scientists”. 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.
Range Managers salary questions
Which state pays range managers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $99,400 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $73,010). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays range managers the least?
Florida, with a median of $51,130 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most range managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,110, with a median of $79,810.
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.