Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in The United States
(Gerentes de granjas, ranchos y otras empresas agropecuarias)
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers -- On a paid basis, manage farms, ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, cotton gins, packing houses, or other agricultural establishments for employers. Carry out production, financial, and marketing decisions relating to the managed operations following guidelines from the owner. May contract tenant farmers or producers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and marketing activities. May prepare cost, production, and other records. May perform physical work and operate machinery.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 11-9013.00 |
Career Interests | ERC |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (5 years) 5 years or more |
Job training required | (None) None |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | -0.09 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 975,400 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 966,500 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 95,600 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $37,530 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $80,360 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $132,760 |
Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
Major Occupational Group | Management |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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