Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $123,380 +40.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.32
10th percentile $80,670
90th percentile $177,540
Employed locally 50
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,670
    25th
    $101,810
    50th (median)
    $123,380
    75th
    $146,770
    90th
    $177,540

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 129% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    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
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$110,030
    Sales Managers$118,110
    Managers, All Other$162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$200,790
    Financial Managers$163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers$130,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Santa Maria, CA is $59.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 40.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,670 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,810.