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Will AI replace farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers?AI replacement risk 32% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$89,900
25th–75th pct. $66,300–$118,860
Top pay (est.)
$208,000
Top 10% $160,020
Pay in 5 years
$103,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$118,100est.
$101,600–$137,100
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
32%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.4%
71K openings / yr

Will AI replace Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers? AI replacement risk

32%
Low
Ranked #275 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Persuasion
3.8
Time Management
3.8
Coordination
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
4.7
Administration and Management
4.6
Biology
4.5
Mathematics
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
Mechanical
4.0
Chemistry
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.0

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten Comprehension

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.