DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,546 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 5,910 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford, CA | $52,000 | +19.9% | 30 | 1 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,800 | +7.9% | 17 | 1 |
| Guymon, OK | $44,375 | +2.3% | 17 | 1 |
| DALHART, TX | $43,122 | -0.6% | 32 | 4 |
| Maxton, NC | $41,188 | -5% | 10 | 2 |
| Texhoma, OK | $40,040 | -7.7% | 13 | 3 |
| Winchester, MA | $39,744 | -8.4% | 12 | 2 |
| Yuma, CO | $39,717 | -8.4% | 36 | 4 |
| Hartley, TX | $39,025 | -10% | 22 | 2 |
| Wellton, AZ | $38,968 | -10.1% | 16 | 2 |
| Laurinburg, NC | $38,303 | -11.7% | 20 | 1 |
| WAVERLY, VA | $36,791 | -15.2% | 14 | 1 |
| Columbia, NC | $35,448 | -18.3% | 18 | 1 |
| Aulander, NC | $35,000 | -19.3% | 11 | 1 |
| Ahoskie, NC | $35,000 | -19.3% | 19 | 2 |
| SHATTUCK, OK | $34,112 | -21.3% | 14 | 1 |
| Rosston, OK | $34,000 | -21.6% | 12 | 1 |
| Newtown, MO | $33,660 | -22.4% | 20 | 1 |
| Lucerne, MO | $33,660 | -22.4% | 41 | 2 |
| Princeton, MO | $32,594 | -24.8% | 17 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $87,610 | N/A | 1 |
| Alaska | $85,000 | N/A | 1 |
| New York | $83,575 | +7% | 18 |
| Florida | $80,000 | -15.8% | 30 |
| North Dakota | $79,280 | N/A | 2 |
| Illinois | $79,213 | -12.4% | 5 |
| Indiana | $78,000 | +13.7% | 9 |
| Oregon | $78,000 | -12% | 7 |
| Washington | $71,885 | -19.6% | 19 |
| New Jersey | $69,181 | -6.4% | 6 |
| Nebraska | $68,000 | -10.8% | 13 |
| Iowa | $65,000 | -35.2% | 5 |
| Ohio | $62,338 | -1.3% | 15 |
| Hawaii | $60,000 | -10.3% | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,384 | -39.1% | 1 |
| Idaho | $58,550 | N/A | 1 |
| Mississippi | $55,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Maryland | $54,350 | -38.8% | 1 |
| California | $52,000 | -51.8% | 88 |
| Minnesota | $51,684 | -39.2% | 10 |
| New Mexico | $50,274 | N/A | 1 |
| South Carolina | $49,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Georgia | $48,810 | N/A | 2 |
| Kansas | $47,705 | -39.8% | 26 |
| Montana | $47,133 | -49.2% | 2 |
| Utah | $45,097 | N/A | 1 |
| Kentucky | $45,000 | -33.8% | 5 |
| Michigan | $44,300 | -47.3% | 28 |
| Wyoming | $43,576 | N/A | 1 |
| Texas | $43,000 | -40.5% | 83 |
| Tennessee | $42,225 | N/A | 2 |
| Arkansas | $41,885 | N/A | 8 |
| Wisconsin | $41,694 | -55.7% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $41,144 | -53.4% | 40 |
| Alabama | $40,686 | N/A | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $40,200 | -37.7% | 81 |
| Colorado | $39,717 | N/A | 62 |
| Arizona | $39,354 | N/A | 19 |
| North Carolina | $37,826 | -52.5% | 187 |
| Virginia | $36,791 | -53.9% | 25 |
| Missouri | $33,660 | -55.9% | 96 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers positions, 59% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 2% required a Master's degree, and 36% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy-Brown LLC | Bachelor's | $35,000 |
| JBS FIVE RIVERS CATTLE FEEDING LLC | Not specified | $39,000 |
| Seaboard Foods LLC | Bachelor's | $45,400 |
| Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC | Not specified | $43,930 |
| MURPHY BROWN LLC | Bachelor's | $43,492 |
| EXCELSIOR FARMING LLC | Not specified | $52,000 |
| MAHONEYS GARDEN CENTERS, LLC | Bachelor's | $28,150 |
| Riverview, LLP | Bachelor's | $43,202 |
| MORADA PRODUCE CO. | Not specified | $46,800 |
| MURPHYBROWN LLC | Bachelor's | $52,676 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is Manufacturing at $58,074. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Retail Trade at $49,894.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,546 DOL filings, the median salary for a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is $43,368, ranging from $36,373 to $55,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $156,530 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Hanford, CA offers the highest median at $52,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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