2024 wage data not published for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers in Louisiana
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Louisiana farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay by experience level in Louisiana
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Typical entry
Education
High school diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.1 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 3.8 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
- 02
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
- 03
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
- 04
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
- 05
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
- 06
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
- 07
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
- 08
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-1.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.