Career Paths From Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersCareer Change95.2% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$59,320
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Industrial Production ManagersLateral Move94.3% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Industrial Production Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Industrial Production Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 40% higher.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$126,060
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Chefs and Head CooksCareer Change92.6% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Chefs and Head Cooks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Chefs and Head Cooks is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$62,470
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersCareer Change94.4% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$74,450
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersCareer Change91.8% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$79,920
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersCareer Change90.5% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$79,860
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Construction ManagersLateral Move89.7% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Construction Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Construction Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% higher.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$114,990
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersCareer Change92.2% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$58,430
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Facilities ManagersLateral Move96.4% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Facilities Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Facilities Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 19% higher.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$106,660
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Food Service ManagersLateral Move89.5% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Food Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Food Service Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$69,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Pest Control WorkersCareer Change93.1% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Pest Control Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Pest Control Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 50% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$45,250
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersCareer Change89.6% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 4% higher.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$93,530
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersCareer Change89.9% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$49,100
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Butchers and Meat CuttersCareer Change91.7% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Butchers and Meat Cutters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Butchers and Meat Cutters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 55% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$40,140
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersCareer Change90.2% skill match
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$89,900
Target median salary
$55,940
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.