Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$87,980
↑ 36.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.1% since 2011 ($64,660 → $87,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $87,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 4.3% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,980 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $83,770 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | $75,760 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $73,060 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $68,090 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | $71,160 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $67,950 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | $69,620 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $66,360 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $64,170 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | $68,050 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | $70,110 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $69,300 | +7.2% |
| 2011 | $64,660 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.