Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Range managers work to maintain and improve grazing lands on public and private property. They research, develop, and carry out methods to improve and increase the production of forage plants, livestock, and wildlife without damaging the environment; develop and carry out plans for water facilities, erosion control, and soil treatments; restore rangelands that have been damaged by fire, pests, and undesirable plants; and manage the upkeep of range improvements, such as fences, corrals, and reservoirs. Approximately 32,900 conservation scientists, including range managers, are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Technical
Career Ladder
Consultant, or Researcher, or Professor
Manager or Supervisor
Experienced Range Manager
Entry-Level Range Manager
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