Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers to decrease by -3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 788,700 to 762,200 jobs. Its estimate of 70,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($89,900), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
788,700
Projected employment (2034)
762,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
70,800
Pay & Preparation
$89,900
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.62/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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