SOC 11-9013
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ38/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ5,910
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$88K
$52K โ $157K
Projected Growth
๐-1.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค75/100
High exposure
๐ก Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers face a risk score of 38/100 โ 6 points below the national average of 44. With 75/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $88K ($42K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated performance analytics and reporting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 5,910 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in conflict resolution and mediation across departments and strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated performance analytics and reporting
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Chatbot-based employee self-service reducing HR management
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Conflict resolution and mediation across departments
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
Building organizational culture and employee engagement
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
Industrial control software
Accounting software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Biology
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 74% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 79% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 75% |