Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers is $52.47 an hour ($109,140 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($89,900). California ranks 3rd of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.48 | $73,790 |
| 25% of workers | $46.46 | $96,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.47 | $109,140 |
| 75% of workers | $68.36 | $142,180 |
| 90% of workers | $84.04 | $174,810 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Napa | $158,660 | 150 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $142,560 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $125,070 | 0 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $123,340 | 130 |
| Salinas | $122,630 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $111,470 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $110,840 | 50 |
| Modesto | $109,630 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $109,140 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $108,310 | 90 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $108,290 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $107,990 | 60 |
| Fresno | $104,600 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $103,260 | 80 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $101,990 | 100 |
| El Centro | $98,630 | 40 |
| Visalia | $98,040 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.4% over ten years, declining · about 70,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $174,560 |
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| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,030 |
| Construction Managers | $133,160 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $83,210 |
| Food Service Managers | $78,260 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $159,950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $210,280 |
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