Rancher salary

Rancher earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level rancher earnings begin at:

$21.63 per hour

$45,000 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level rancher earnings begin at:

$14.42 per hour

$30,000 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level rancher earnings begin at:

$4.81 per hour

$10,000 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level rancher earnings begin at:

$0.43 per hour

$900 per year

10th percentile

Starting level rancher earnings begin at:

$0.01 per hour

$15 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do rancher salaries compare to similar careers?

Ranchers earn 12% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than dog groomers but more than animal control workers.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)