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What is a ranch hand supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a ranch hand supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $13.86 an hour? That's $28,837 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 6,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRanch Hand SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.3

Avg. Salary $28,837

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 31.93%

male 68.07%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Ranch hand supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a ranch hand supervisor

  1. Explore ranch hand supervisor education requirements

    Most common ranch hand supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    Associate

    26.7 %

    High School Diploma

    26.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific ranch hand supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    General Cleanup82.02%
    Rig17.98%
  3. Complete relevant ranch hand supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ranch hand supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a ranch hand supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ranch hand supervisor resumes.
  4. Research ranch hand supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage habitat, predators, whitetail and several species of exotic animals.
    • Develop and conduct proper livestock nutrition and husbandry through pasture rotation and correct feed distribution.
    • Ranch manager of whitetail deer operations for fawns, does, mature bucks and breeder bucks.
  5. Apply for ranch hand supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a ranch hand supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average ranch hand supervisor salary

The average ranch hand supervisor salary in the United States is $28,837 per year or $14 per hour. Ranch hand supervisor salaries range between $19,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average ranch hand supervisor salary
$28,837 Yearly
$13.86 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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