Agriculture Section Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Agriculture Section Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Agriculture Section Manager in the United States is $78,702 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Agriculture Section Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,302
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,832 to $85,821
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,666
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Agriculture Section Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,821 $7,152 $1,650 $41
Average $78,702 $6,558 $1,513 $38
25th Percentile $70,832 $5,903 $1,362 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Agriculture Section Manager Salaries

An Agriculture Section Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Agriculture Section Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Agriculture Section Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,036
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,721
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,219
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $225,606
  • Expert (over 8 years): $278,761
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Agriculture Section Manager$53,036
Assistant... Level Agriculture Section Manager$65,721
Agricultu... Level Agriculture Section Manager$77,219
Regional ... Level Agriculture Section Manager$225,606
VP of Bra... Level Agriculture Section Manager$278,761
$53,036 0 yr
$65,721 < 2 yrs
$77,219 2-4 yrs
$225,606 5-8 yrs
$278,761 > 8 yrs
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How Do Agriculture Section Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Agriculture Section Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,139.
  • California: $86,808.
  • Massachusetts: $85,651.

Top Paying Cities for Agriculture Section Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $99,267
  • San Francisco: $98,291
  • Oakland: $96,111

What Skills Can Increase an Agriculture Section Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.98% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Customer Relationship (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.
  • Customer Sales (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Customer Sales means sales of Goods by Licensee directly or through its authorized wholesalers, representatives or distributors to retail establishments for eventual resale to the consumer.
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Leadership 11.98%
Customer Relationship 1.51%
Customer Sales 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Agriculture Section Manager's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $80,276
2%
Accountability
 $80,276
2%
Customer Satisfaction
 $80,276
2%
Customer Sales
 $80,276
2%
Customer Contact
 $79,489
1%
Motivating
 $79,489
1%
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How Education impacts an Agriculture Section Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Agriculture Section Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Agriculture Section Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $71,121 and $75,376).

Agriculture Section Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Agriculture Section Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 21.8%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 17.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Agriculture Section Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Agriculture Section Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,832
Average $78,702/year
$85,821
$5,903
Average $6,558/month
$7,152
$1,362
Average $1,513/week
$1,650
$34
Average $38/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,821 $7,152 $1,650 $41
Average $78,702 $6,558 $1,513 $38
25th Percentile $70,832 $5,903 $1,362 $34

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Salary Trends for Agriculture Section Manager

Salaries for an Agriculture Section Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,997 in 2023 to around $85,617 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Agriculture Section Manager salary trends, .

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