Texas Median
$85,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $89,900
State Rank
#13 of 30
610 employed here
How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make in Texas?
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Texas take home a median of $85,990 annually — roughly $41.34 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $89,900.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $43,240 while the top 10% make $129,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,750 and $108,540 a year.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,240 | $20.79 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,750 | $30.17 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $85,990 | $41.34 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $108,540 | $52.18 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,560 | $62.29 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 13th 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 $110,250California $109,140Washington $103,240Kansas $102,490Illinois $99,440Georgia $95,900Mississippi $95,210New York $89,370Florida $87,080New Jersey $86,380Wisconsin $86,320Indiana $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 Texas
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 Texas pay ($85,990) 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 Texas?
The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Texas is $85,990 per year, or about $41.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,240 at the entry level to $129,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers about 4% less than the national median of $89,900. Texas ranks 13th out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $85,990 a year. About 610 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.