Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $98,630 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.42
10th percentile $73,140
90th percentile $159,280
Employed locally 40
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,140
    25th
    $73,150
    50th (median)
    $98,630
    75th
    $122,600
    90th
    $159,280

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 175% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 75% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,090
    Managers, All Other $140,280
    Sales Managers $88,040
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $158,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $122,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in El Centro, CA is $47.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in El Centro, CA is 12.1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,140 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,150.