SOC 11-9013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers — Virginia
Virginia
Median pay in Virginia is $66,780 a year, 25.7% under the national median of $89,900 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Virginia is $66,780 a year, 25.7% under the national median of $89,900 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,410 and $83,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,610 and the ninetieth at $97,290.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 30 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 26th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 302nd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,610 | −42.6% |
| 25th | $57,410 | −36.1% |
| Median (50th) | $66,780 | −25.7% |
| 75th | $83,630 | −7.0% |
| 90th | $97,290 | +8.2% |
| Mean | $73,590 | −18.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $66,780 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$66,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,053US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,780 a year, 25.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,610 to $97,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $66,780, or $32.11 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 Virginia is 25.7% 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 Virginia earns more than $97,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,610 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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