Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
SOC: 11-9013 O*NET: 11-9013.00
Median Salary
$87,980
per year
Job Growth
📉 -1.3%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
85.5
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Job Zone 4
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
What does a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$51,700
10th percentile
Early Career
$67,970
25th percentile
Median
$87,980
50th percentile
Experienced
$115,200
75th percentile
Top Earners
$156,530
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$51,700
25th
$67,970
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$87,980
Mean: $97,240
75th
$115,200
90th
$156,530
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $104,830 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $67,970 and $115,200
- •Salary spread is 53.7% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 5,910 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:836,100
Top Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting43.3%
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry42.8%
Support Activities for Crop Production34.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-1.3%
Annual Openings:85,500
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)836,100
Current
2034 (Projected)825,000
-1.3%
-11,100
Employment Change
-1.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 28 locations
California
1,340 jobs$107,7801.94x
Texas
560 jobs$72,2201.06x
Florida
400 jobs$94,9901.05x
North Carolina
180 jobs$79,6900.96x
Iowa
150 jobs$100,3502.50x
Ohio
140 jobs$63,1500.66x
Nebraska
130 jobs$76,2003.39x
Washington
110 jobs$89,4500.84x
Indiana
110 jobs$68,6100.91x
Oklahoma
110 jobs$64,5001.70x
Minnesota
100 jobs$85,0600.93x
New York
100 jobs$78,1300.28x
Hawaii
100 jobs$66,8704.23x
Kentucky
90 jobs$67,9301.13x
Maryland
80 jobs$88,7700.77x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Critical Thinking
100%
#2
Active Listening
94%
#3
Reading Comprehension
86%
#4
Complex Problem Solving
80%
#5
Speaking
74%
#6
Management of Personnel Resources
66%
#7
Coordination
60%
#8
Judgment and Decision Making
54%
#9
Monitoring
46%
#10
Social Perceptiveness
40%
Skills Overview
Critical Thinking
advanced5.0
100%
Active Listening
advanced4.7
94%
Reading Comprehension
basic4.3
86%
Complex Problem Solving
advanced4.0
80%
Speaking
intermediate3.7
74%
Management of Personnel Resources
intermediate3.3
66%
Coordination
intermediate3.0
60%
Judgment and Decision Making
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Critical Thinking
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Active Listening
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance86%
abilities
4.3/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance80%
abilities
4.0/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Management of Personnel Resources
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance60%
skills
3.0/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
basicImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Monitoring
basicImportance46%
skills
2.3/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers100%
5 shared skills
Athletes and Sports Competitors82%
5 shared skills
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film82%
5 shared skills
Police Identification and Records Officers82%
5 shared skills
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare82%
5 shared skills
Security Managers82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Active Listening
Learn on the Job:
- →Management of Personnel Resources
- →Coordination
- →Judgment and Decision Making
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Critical Thinking
- ✓Reading Comprehension
- ✓Complex Problem Solving
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Active Listening
- ★Critical Thinking
- ★Reading Comprehension
- ★Complex Problem Solving
- ★Speaking
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Atlassian Confluence
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechSAP software
🔥 Hot TechAdobe Photoshop
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Visio
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Atlassian Confluence
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
SAP software
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Excel
Facebook
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Documentation & Record-Keeping (3)Planning & Development (5)Management & Supervision (4)General Responsibilities (4)Operations & Execution (1)Communication & Coordination (2)Analysis & Evaluation (2)
1
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping100% perform100%
2
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development97% perform98%
3
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision94% perform96%
4
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision91% perform94%
5
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development85% perform90%
7
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development79% perform86%
9
Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping76% perform84%
10
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Operations & Execution73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on documentation & record-keeping activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers professionals typically have a ERC Holland code and highly value independence
EEnterprising
RRealistic
CConventional
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.53
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.39
Initiative
Very ImportantInitiative
Importance Level4.21
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.18
Leadership
Very ImportantLeadership
Importance Level4.18
Persistence
Very ImportantPersistence
Importance Level4.08
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.5
Integrity
4.4
Initiative
4.2
Attention to Detail
4.2
Leadership
4.2
Persistence
4.1
Cooperation
4.0
Analytical Thinking
4.0
Innovation
4.0
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.0
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 4
Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree or higher
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training:
Significant preparation with related work experience
💼 Experience Requirement
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Bachelor's degree in related field
- • Several years of work experience
- • Professional certifications often required
4
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Bachelor's degree in related fieldSeveral years of work experienceProfessional certifications often required
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