Ranch manager vs sow farm manager

The differences between ranch managers and sow farm managers 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 sow farm manager. Additionally, a sow farm manager has an average salary of $41,973, which is higher than the $40,394 average annual salary of a ranch manager.

The top three skills for a ranch manager include pasture, cattle ranch and farm equipment. The most important skills for a sow farm manager are pigs, production targets, and farrow.

Ranch manager vs sow farm manager overview

	Ranch Manager	Sow Farm Manager
Yearly salary	$40,394	$41,973
Hourly rate	$19.42	$20.18
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	930	7,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Ranch manager vs sow farm manager salary

Ranch managers and sow farm managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ranch Manager	Sow Farm Manager
Average salary	$40,394	$41,973
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $79,000	Between $20,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	Highlands Ranch, CO	Erie, IL
Highest paying state	New York	New York
Best paying company	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	Murphy Family Ventures
Best paying industry	Transportation	Manufacturing

Differences between ranch manager and sow farm manager education

There are a few differences between a ranch manager and a sow farm manager in terms of educational background:

	Ranch Manager	Sow Farm Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Animal Science
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Ranch manager vs sow farm manager demographics

Here are the differences between ranch managers' and sow farm managers' demographics:

	Ranch Manager	Sow Farm Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%
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, 1.0% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, 1.5% White, 86.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between ranch manager and sow farm manager 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.

Sow farm manager example responsibilities.

Manage pedigree cattle farm by; overseeing breeding production and certify artificial insemination program.
Prepare policy and procedure for ACA accreditation audit including writing and organizing policy and creating ACA standard folders with process indicators.
Schedule pig and cull sales to maximize wean age and gestation pressure.
Prepare policy and procedure for ACA accreditation audit including writing and organizing policy and creating ACA standard folders with process indicators.

Ranch manager vs sow farm manager skills

Common ranch manager skills

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

Common sow farm manager skills

Pigs, 48%
Production Targets, 35%
Farrow, 14%
Disciplinary Actions, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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