Agricultural Manager Salary in 2026
How Much Do Agricultural Managers Make?
Agricultural Managers earn a median annual salary of $87,980 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $51,700 at the 10th percentile to $156,530 at the 90th percentile — a range of $104,830. The highest-paying state is California at $107,780.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,700 |
| 25th percentile | $67,970 |
| Median (50th) | $87,980 |
| 75th percentile | $115,200 |
| 90th percentile | $156,530 |
Agricultural Manager Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Californiatop | $107,780 |
| Maine | $104,000 |
| Iowa | $100,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,440 |
| Florida | $94,990 |
| Wisconsin | $94,100 |
| Montana | $92,760 |
| Illinois | $90,370 |
| Washington | $89,450 |
| Maryland | $88,770 |
| Oregon | $88,620 |
| Massachusetts | $88,290 |
| Minnesota | $85,060 |
| Michigan | $83,990 |
| Virginia | $79,770 |
| North Carolina | $79,690 |
| Kansas | $79,280 |
| New York | $78,130 |
| Missouri | $76,280 |
| Nebraska | $76,200 |
| New Jersey | $73,900 |
| Texas | $72,220 |
| Indiana | $68,610 |
| Kentucky | $67,930 |
| Hawaii | $66,870 |
| Oklahoma | $64,500 |
| Ohio | $63,150 |
| West Virginia | $56,200 |
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Agricultural Manager Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$51,700 – $67,970 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$87,980 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$115,200 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $156,530+ |
How to Earn More as an Agricultural Manager
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Agricultural Managers in California earn $107,780 — $19,800 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($115,200) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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Agricultural Manager Salary vs Similar Careers
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Managerthis career | $87,980 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $121,440 |
| Biofuels Production Manager | $121,440 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Product | N/A |
| Farm Labor Contractor | $48,690 |
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SOC: 11-9013.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.