Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $111,260 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.49
10th percentile $67,400
90th percentile $225,020
Employed locally 70
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,400
    25th
    $96,180
    50th (median)
    $111,260
    75th
    $160,260
    90th
    $225,020

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 164% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 64% 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
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $123,380
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $112,690

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Sales Managers $95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Construction Managers $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $53.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 26.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,400 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,180.