SOC 11-9013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers — Salinas
Salinas, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Salinas, CA is $122,630 per year, well above the national median of $89,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Salinas, CA is $122,630 per year, well above the national median of $89,900. The gap of 36.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $82,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $169,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $104,260 to $145,780.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Napa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $158,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 39th of 369 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,190 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $104,260 | +16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $122,630 | +36.4% |
| 75th | $145,780 | +62.2% |
| 90th | $169,100 | +88.1% |
| Mean | $128,410 | +42.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $158,660 | 150 | |
| 2 | Santa Maria | $142,560 | 70 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $125,070 | — | |
| 4 | Bakersfield | $123,340 | 130 | |
| 5 | San Francisco | $111,470 | 60 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $110,840 | 50 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $109,630 | 60 | |
| 8 | Oxnard | $109,140 | 60 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $108,310 | 90 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $108,290 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salinas run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $122,630 buys what $110,777 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,777US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,630 a year, 36.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,190 to $169,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $158,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Salinas, CA?
The median annual wage is $122,630, or $58.96 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 Salinas, CA is 36.4% higher. 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 Salinas, CA earns more than $169,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,190 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 Napa, at $158,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Salinas, CA. 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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