Ranchers can make $70,000 to $140,000 a year on average. Income depends on ranch size. Large cattle ranches make the most money per cow.
Gender Disparity in Earnings
In 2016, 85.8% of ranchers were male, earning $55,803 per year. Females in this categorical group reportedly earn $38,233 per year.
Challenges and Risks
But income fluctuates due to costs, subsidies and regulations. Cattle ranchers earn almost twice the U.S. average. But ranching is physically demanding. Ranchers face risks like weather, disease, and market prices.