Careers · Range Managers · New Mexico
Range Managers in New Mexico
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 New Mexico the median pay is $76,800 a year, 5% above the national median of $73,010.
$76,800median pay in New Mexico, per year
$56,620–$94,520middle half earn
330employed in New Mexico
$73,010U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Mexico or remote
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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
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Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Range Managers.
Licenses and training in New Mexico
Range Managers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $99,400Colorado · $84,820Maryland · $83,290Idaho · $81,330Wyoming · $81,310Oregon · $80,790Louisiana · $80,190California · $79,810Wisconsin · $79,540Alaska · $79,260
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against range managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 19-1031.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.