Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $72,300 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.76
10th percentile $53,420
90th percentile $129,430
Employed locally 70
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,420
    25th
    $58,410
    50th (median)
    $72,300
    75th
    $114,630
    90th
    $129,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 90% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 10% below 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,150

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Houston, TX is $34.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Houston, TX is 17.8% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $53,420 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,410.