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

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

Median annual salary $122,820 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.05
10th percentile $76,890
90th percentile $211,200
Employed locally 90
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,890
    25th
    $103,760
    50th (median)
    $122,820
    75th
    $148,940
    90th
    $211,200

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 130% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 30% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Omaha, NE-IA $120,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $112,690

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $123,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $112,690
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $111,260

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,610
    Sales Managers $99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers $131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $159,590
    Financial Managers $158,740
    Food Service Managers $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Salinas, CA is $59.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Salinas, CA is 39.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,890 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,760.