Careers · Range Managers · California
Range Managers in California
Range managers research and implement practices to sustain production of forage, livestock, and wildlife on rangeland. They work for government agencies, conservation organizations, ranches, and private land management firms, primarily in Western states and areas with significant grazing lands In California the median pay is $79,810 a year, 9% above the national median of $73,010.
$79,810median pay in California, per year
$64,310–$104,990middle half earn
2,110employed in California
$73,010U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in California or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis
Knowledge areas
BiologyEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentGeographyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Range Managers.
Licenses and training in California
Range Managers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $99,400Colorado · $84,820Maryland · $83,290Idaho · $81,330Wyoming · $81,310Oregon · $80,790Louisiana · $80,190Wisconsin · $79,540Alaska · $79,260Utah · $78,850
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Are you suited for this?
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O*NET-SOC 19-1031.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.