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Job outlook for farm managers in the United States
Are farm manager jobs in demand?
No, farm manager jobs are not in demand. Farm manager demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Farm manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of farm manager jobs and the average farm manager salary over time.
Farm manager jobs over time
Farm manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,562 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,696 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,514 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,427 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,379 | 0.00% |
Average farm manager salary over time
Farm manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,932 | $25.93 | --4.3% |
| 2024 | $56,363 | $27.10 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $53,821 | $25.88 | --2.4% |
| 2022 | $55,144 | $26.51 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $52,562 | $25.27 | +3.4% |
Farm manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of farm manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where farm managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for farm managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 20 | 2% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 116 | 1% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 88 | 1% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 80 | 1% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 42 | 1% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 29 | 1% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 29 | 1% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 17 | 1% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 15 | 1% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 7 | 1% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 6 | 1% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 60 | 0% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 48 | 0% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 26 | 0% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 23 | 0% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 22 | 0% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 22 | 0% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 10 | 0% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 2 | 0% |
Most common cities for farm managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $35,796 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $49,007 |
Farm Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to farm manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the farm manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the farm manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of farm manager experts
What will help Farm Managers increase their earning potential?
Glen Ritchie Ph.D.: Agricultural technologist covers a broad range of agricultural production, marketing, and research. Researchers largely work with the USDA, agricultural universities, and seed and fertilizer companies conducting research for their stakeholders. Those in agricultural production from our department have recently found positions doing technical work for precision agriculture and equipment dealerships, or as agronomists and farm managers. Others conduct data analytics for agricultural marketing and production, although this requires experience or a dual degree in data analytics.
Farm manager jobs
Updated July 25, 2024