Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
SOC Code: 11-9013 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $74,963 | $107,598 | $140,254 | $172,890 |
| Asheville, NC | $51,043 | $90,917 | $130,811 | $170,685 |
| Chico, CA | $87,672 | $112,445 | $137,218 | $161,990 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $61,610 | $94,203 | $126,818 | $159,411 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $80,808 | $105,706 | $130,603 | $155,501 |
| Salinas, CA | $84,386 | $108,035 | $131,706 | $155,355 |
| Yuba City, CA | $89,107 | $110,427 | $131,747 | $153,067 |
| Modesto, CA | $87,152 | $108,930 | $130,686 | $152,464 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $90,022 | $110,739 | $131,456 | $152,173 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $88,026 | $109,034 | $130,062 | $151,070 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Country View Family Farms, LLC | 14 | $72,871 |
| Atlantic Sapphire USA LLC | 11 | $116,690 |
| MURPHY-BROWN LLC | 10 | $50,149 |
| Vanguard Direct LLC | 6 | $80,459 |
| Bloom Fresh USA, LLC | 6 | $5,283 |
| Reynolds Packing Company | 6 | $83,113 |
| KALEDO, LLC | 4 | $86,013 |
| Brazos Valley Stallion Station, LP | 3 | $70,000 |
| Kawamata Farms LLC | 3 | $54,565 |
| Mahoney's Rocky Ledge, LLC | 3 | $47,195 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | $57,291 |
| 2022 | 19 | $81,861 |
| 2023 | 23 | $69,119 |
| 2024 | 39 | $83,012 |
| 2025 | 67 | $84,152 |
| 2026 | 8 | $72,289 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Coordination | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.9 |
| Biology | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Food Production | 3.4 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.3 |
Typical Tasks
- Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
- Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
- Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
- Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
- Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
- Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
- Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
- Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Photoshop Atlassian Confluence Facebook Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word SAP software AGCO Advanced Technology Solutions Fieldstar Accutech Systems Corporation AccuFarm-MGR Advanced Veterinary Services Ranch Vision Ag Connections Land.db
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