California Median
$109,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $89,900
State Rank
#3 of 30
1,650 employed here
How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make in California?
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers working in California earn a median salary of $109,140 per year, or about $52.47 per hour. That is 21% above the national median of $89,900 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $73,790 while the top 10% make $174,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $96,630 and $142,180 a year.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,790 | $35.48 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $96,630 | $46.46 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $109,140 | $52.47 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $142,180 | $68.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,810 | $84.04 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 30 states and territories for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in other states
Nebraska $111,460Montana $110,250Washington $103,240Kansas $102,490Illinois $99,440Georgia $95,900Mississippi $95,210New York $89,370Florida $87,080New Jersey $86,380Wisconsin $86,320Texas $85,990Indiana $83,100Michigan $82,620Oregon $81,560Idaho $81,010North Carolina $80,540Iowa $77,930Missouri $77,650Pennsylvania $76,040Kentucky $74,640Oklahoma $69,050Hawaii $68,750Maryland $67,600Virginia $66,780Ohio $65,990Minnesota $65,900Arkansas $63,920West Virginia $62,740
Working as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in California
Nationally, about 7,000 people work as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($109,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make in California?
The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in California is $109,140 per year, or about $52.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,790 at the entry level to $174,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers about 21% more than the national median of $89,900. California ranks 3rd out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $109,140 a year. About 1,650 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.