Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $102,780 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.42
10th percentile $72,670
90th percentile $162,560
Employed locally 60
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,670
    25th
    $81,450
    50th (median)
    $102,780
    75th
    $131,790
    90th
    $162,560

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 100% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 0% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in San Diego, CA is $49.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 16.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,670 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,450.