Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $100,610 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.37
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $341,910
Employed locally 30
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $75,010
    50th (median)
    $100,610
    75th
    $232,610
    90th
    $341,910

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 145% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $123,380
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Omaha, NE-IA $120,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700

    Nearby metros — Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,840
    Lincoln, NE $75,250

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,200
    Construction Managers $97,620
    Managers, All Other $105,030
    Sales Managers $107,500
    Food Service Managers $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Asheville, NC is $48.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $164.38 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salaries?

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Asheville, NC is 14.4% above the national median of $87,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Asheville?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,010.