First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers in the U.S. is $59,320 ($28.52 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,320
- Mean annual wage
- $62,730
- Median hourly wage
- $28.52
- Employment
- 27,960
27,960 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,990 | $18.75 |
| 25th percentile | $46,670 | $22.44 |
| Median (50th) | $59,320 | $28.52 |
| 75th percentile | $75,290 | $36.20 |
| 90th percentile | $91,770 | $44.12 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $81,480 | 230 |
| Indiana | $75,460 | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $74,420 | 40 |
| Georgia | $70,560 | 770 |
| Idaho | $69,360 | 530 |
| Vermont | $68,630 | 40 |
| Delaware | $66,550 | 70 |
| New York | $66,460 | 520 |
| Washington | $66,200 | 1,220 |
| Colorado | $66,030 | 640 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $50,160 median annual wage
- Utah: $52,760 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $52,960 median annual wage
- Texas: $53,170 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $53,190 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
Typical tasks
- Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
- Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
- Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
- Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
- Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
- Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 30.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.2% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.7% |
| Master's degree | 2.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,660
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,670
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,730
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,730
- Logging Equipment Operators$49,740
- Agricultural Inspectors$49,940
- Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$39,850
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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