Range Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Median pay: $73,010/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Regulate grazing, such as by issuing permits and checking for compliance with standards, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems to manage, improve, protect, and maximize the use of rangelands.
• Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.
• Coordinate with federal land managers and other agencies and organizations to manage and protect rangelands.
• Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.
• Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.
• Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.
• Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.
• Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements, such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs, and soil-erosion control structures.
What's the median pay for Range Managers?
The median pay for Range Managers is $73,010 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Range Managers?
Employment for Range Managers is projected to change +3.4% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Range Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Range Managers?
About 2,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.