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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in The United States

(Gerentes de granjas, ranchos y otras empresas agropecuarias)

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers -- On a paid basis, manage farms, ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, cotton gins, packing houses, or other agricultural establishments for employers. Carry out production, financial, and marketing decisions relating to the managed operations following guidelines from the owner. May contract tenant farmers or producers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and marketing activities. May prepare cost, production, and other records. May perform physical work and operate machinery.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)11-9013.00
Career InterestsERC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(5 years)
5 years or more
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.09 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)975,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)966,500
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)95,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$37,530
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$80,360
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$132,760
Career ClusterAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales)
Major Occupational GroupManagement

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