Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
SOC 11-9013 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $83,770, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $90,160, and an estimated 6,150 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +23% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +4.5% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 1.3% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,770 | $83,770 | 6,150 |
| 2022 | $75,760 | $78,879 | 6,250 |
| 2021 | $73,060 | $82,155 | 5,220 |
| 2020 | $68,090 | $80,163 | 5,670 |
Nominal change
+23%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+4.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-1.3%
Declining
Employment 2024
836,100
Projected 2034
825,000
Annual Openings
85,500
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $83,770. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $108,230 | +29.2% | 1,460 |
| Maryland | $106,400 | +27% | 80 |
| Washington | $104,910 | +25.2% | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $98,380 | +17.4% | 80 |
| Iowa | $97,120 | +15.9% | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $92,370 | +10.3% | 50 |
| Illinois | $91,220 | +8.9% | — |
| Michigan | $89,590 | +6.9% | 230 |
| Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $88,740 | +5.9% | 50 |
| North Carolina | $85,660 | +2.3% | 150 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$47,800
25th Pct
$63,510
Median
$83,770
75th Pct
$109,090
90th Pct
$136,410
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borges Reining Horses LLC | AZ | 2 | $34,000 |
| OCEAN RAINFOREST, INC. | CA | 1 | $82,500 |
| Treasury Wine Estates Americas Company | CA | 1 | $110,240 |
| Country View Family Farms, LLC | PA | 1 | $76,392 |
| Country View Family Farms, LLC | IN | 1 | $61,799 |
| Atlantic Sapphire USA LLC | FL | 1 | $125,000 |
| Brazos Valley Stallion Station, LP | TX | 1 | $60,000 |
| Warmerdam Packing, LLC | CA | 1 | $93,600 |
| MURPHY-BROWN LLC | IL | 1 | $63,440 |
| Greenwood Mushrooms Sunnyside IA, LLC | WA | 1 | $100,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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