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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $107,100 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.49
10th percentile $80,250
90th percentile $224,990
Employed locally 40
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,250
    25th
    $100,710
    50th (median)
    $107,100
    75th
    $159,990
    90th
    $224,990

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 134% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 34% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$104,540
    Sales Managers$95,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers$140,020
    Financial Managers$156,720
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$155,390
    Managers, All Other$156,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Modesto, CA is $51.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Modesto, CA is 21.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,250 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,710.