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Rangeland Manager - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Rangeland Manager"
How much does a Rangeland Manager in the federal government get paid? $72,305.57* *Based on the 2021 average.Rangeland Manager was the 171st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 936 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Forest Service hired the most employees titled Rangeland Management, with an average salary of $72,026.
Government Rangeland Management jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Rangeland Management job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Rangeland Manager
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 313 | $72,026.42 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 295 | $66,092.05 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 283 | $74,854.75 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 23 | $118,171.09 |
| Indian Affairs | 20 | $75,340.60 |
| Geological Survey | 1 | $114,498.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $113,452.00 |
Rangeland Manager Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Rangeland Manager is $72,305.57. The highest paid Rangeland Manager made $174,002 in 2021.
Common Rangeland Manager Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Rangeland Management Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 936 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0400 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Rangeland Management jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Employment Opportunity | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Correctional Institution Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Patent Classifying | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Social Work | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Contact Representative | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Rangeland Management Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Rangeland Manager was $56,325. Since then, the average pay has increased to $72,306 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0454.