Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in Kentucky
Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers oversee the day-to-day operations of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquaculture facilities, nurseries, and timber tracts. They handle planning, directing, and coordinating all management activities, including hiring and training workers or contracting services In Kentucky the median pay is $74,640 a year, 17% below the national median of $89,900.
$74,640median pay in Kentucky, per year
$67,140–$98,910middle half earn
110employed in Kentucky
$89,900U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kentucky or remote
3employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
NY · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingBiologyMathematics (knowledge)Personnel and Human ResourcesEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay in other states
Nebraska · $111,460Montana · $110,250California · $109,140Washington · $103,240Kansas · $102,490Illinois · $99,440Georgia · $95,900Mississippi · $95,210New York · $89,370Florida · $87,080
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-9013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.