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How much do rangeland jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for rangeland in the United States is $48,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rangeland?

Rangelands are vast natural landscapes, such as grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and deserts, that are primarily used for grazing livestock and wildlife habitat. Unlike croplands, rangelands are not intensively managed or cultivated, and they support a variety of native plants and animals. They play a crucial role in biodiversity, water filtration, carbon storage, and supporting rural economies. Rangeland management focuses on balancing ecological health with sustainable use for agriculture and recreation.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a rangeland manager?

To thrive as a Rangeland Manager, you need a background in ecology, range management, soil science, and plant identification, typically supported by a degree in range or environmental science. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, remote sensing technology, and land management software is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure sustainable land use, effective resource management, and successful coordination with landowners, agencies, and conservation groups.

What are common challenges faced by professionals in rangeland management, and how can they be addressed?

Rangeland professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing conservation efforts with livestock production, managing invasive species, and adapting to climate variability. These challenges require strong problem-solving skills, effective communication with landowners and stakeholders, and ongoing education about ecosystem health. Collaborating closely with researchers, government agencies, and local communities helps develop practical solutions and sustainable management practices. Continuous monitoring and flexible management plans are key strategies for addressing these evolving issues.

What is the difference between Rangeland vs Range Technician?

AspectRangelandRange Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in range management, ecology, or related fieldOften requires a degree or certification in range management or related field
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in open rangelands, monitoring ecosystems, managing grazingFieldwork assisting with land management, habitat restoration, and monitoring
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, conservation organizations, ranching operationsGovernment agencies, environmental consulting firms, ranching operations

Both roles focus on land management and conservation in rangeland environments. Rangeland professionals often have more advanced education and responsibilities, while Range Technicians support field activities and data collection. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path in land management.

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Infographic showing various Rangeland job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 78% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,199 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Rangeland Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Overgaard, AZ • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

USDA Forest Service rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 292 rated public sector bodies

Job description

This announcement is being used for a Forest Service National Hiring effort. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer.
?For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Trinity Bugger at trinity.bugger@usda.gov.
Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Basic Requirement:
GS-0454 Series
  1. Degree: range management; or a related discipline that included at least 42 semester hours in a combination of the plant, animal, and soil sciences, and natural resources management, as follows:
    • Range Management -- At least 18 semester hours of course work in range management, including courses in such areas as basic principles of range management, range plants, range ecology, range inventories and studies, range improvements, and ranch or rangeland planning.
    • Directly Related Plant, Animal, and Soil Sciences -- At least 15 semester hours of directly related courses in the plant, animal, and soil sciences, including at least one course in each of these three scientific areas, i.e., plant, animal, and soil sciences. Courses in such areas as plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant ecology, animal nutrition, livestock production, and soil morphology or soil classification are acceptable.
    • Related Resource Management Studies -- At least 9 semester hours of course work in related resource management subjects, including courses in such areas as wildlife management, watershed management, natural resource or agricultural economics, forestry, agronomy, forages, and outdoor recreation management.
OR
  1. Combination of education and experience: at least 42 semester hours of course work in the combination of plant, animal, and soil sciences and natural resources management shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level;
OR
One full year of graduate level education in a related field of study.
OR
Appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (to determine if you are eligible, go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies. The education was obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Collected basic data from on-the-ground observations to determine rangeland activity suitability, ecological health, ecological status, trend and grazing capacity of the rangeland resource;
  • Gathered basic information for rangeland vegetation programs and monitored strategies and activity permits for compliance and on-the-ground results; and/or
  • Assisted with rangeland improvement projects and maintenance.

For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level;
OR
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related;
OR
An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Assisted senior specialists in performing scientific and technical analysis and/or providing technical advice concerning rangeland management topics and/or issues;
  • Assisted in performing recurring, well-defined, and moderately difficult range improvement projects such as preparing allotment management plans, locating, designing, and placing fences, signs, cattle guards, determining stocking and rotation plans and similar projects; and/or
  • Assisted in preparing segments of conventional range use plans under multiple-use sustained yield concepts or developing simple activity plans.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation:See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.Employment Type: OTHER

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