Ranch manager vs fruit grower

The differences between ranch managers and fruit growers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a ranch manager and a fruit grower. Additionally, a fruit grower has an average salary of $51,157, which is higher than the $40,394 average annual salary of a ranch manager.

Ranch manager vs fruit grower overview

	Ranch Manager	Fruit Grower
Yearly salary	$40,394	$51,157
Hourly rate	$19.42	$24.59
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	930	149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Ranch manager vs fruit grower salary

Ranch managers and fruit growers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ranch Manager	Fruit Grower
Average salary	$40,394	$51,157
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $79,000	Between $24,000 And $107,000
Highest paying City	Highlands Ranch, CO	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between ranch manager and fruit grower education

There are a few differences between a ranch manager and a fruit grower in terms of educational background:

	Ranch Manager	Fruit Grower
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Business	Agricultural Operation And Science
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Ranch manager vs fruit grower demographics

Here are the differences between ranch managers' and fruit growers' demographics:

	Ranch Manager	Fruit Grower
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.0% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 0.9% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Asian, 1.4% White, 88.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between ranch manager and fruit grower duties and responsibilities

Ranch manager example responsibilities.

Manage CSA program and wholesale accounts and maintain working relationships with community organizations and retailers.
Maintain the upkeep of buildings and offices to include cleaning, mowing, pest control.
Raise and show champion dairy goats, provide veterinary care, milking, feeding, delivering, and artificial insemination.
Care and maintain livestock such as; cattle, chickens, goats, pigs, turkeys, and ducks
Skil ATV and UTV rider to directly patrol rough terrain safeguarding wildlife habitat.
Assist with the everyday chores on the ranch: mowing, fencing, horse maintenance, cooking for ranch hands.

Fruit grower example responsibilities.

Ranch manager vs fruit grower skills

Common ranch manager skills

Pasture, 11%
Cattle Ranch, 10%
Farm Equipment, 7%
Equipment Maintenance, 6%
Mowing, 4%
Safety Regulations, 4%

Common fruit grower skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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