SOC 11-9013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers — Portland
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Portland, OR is $88,840 per year, close to the national median of $89,900 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Portland, OR is $88,840 per year, close to the national median of $89,900 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $73,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $127,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,910 to $101,560.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Salem leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 195th of 681 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,020 | −18.8% |
| 25th | $76,910 | −14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $88,840 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $101,560 | +13.0% |
| 90th | $127,500 | +41.8% |
| Mean | $94,590 | +5.2% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | $70,920 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $88,840 buys what $85,919 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,919US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,840 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,020 to $127,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $70,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Portland, OR?
The median annual wage is $88,840, or $42.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $89,900, so pay in Portland, OR is 1.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Portland, OR earns more than $127,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $70,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Portland, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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