Farmers and Ranchers

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

Wages for Farmers and Ranchers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$26.07	$37.14	$50.56
Central Minnesota	$14.71	$16.22	$35.79
Southwest Minnesota	$14.71	$31.81	$70.18

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 130 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Farmers and Ranchers most often work?

• Food Manufacturing
• Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in very low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 37241 new Farmers and Ranchers to meet market demand between 2020-2030.