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How to become farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.