Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary by state
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is a professional role in the Farming, Fishing, and Forestry job family, focused on First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingCoordinationSpeakingMonitoringTime ManagementReading Comprehension
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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$40,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$61,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$78,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$95,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
8,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary by industry
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
12,790 workers
$61,000
Support Activities for Crop Production
11,640 workers
$61,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
3,060 workers
$66,500
Forestry and Logging
2,420 workers
$75,500
Logging
2,420 workers
$75,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)
1,690 workers
$66,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,670 workers
$72,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,380 workers
$72,000
Support Activities for Animal Production
1,150 workers
$60,000
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
1,130 workers
$56,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pays 29% above the average across 13 roles in the Farming, Fishing, and Forestry job family (family average $50,500).
Similar-paying roles in Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in the United States is $65,000 per year, or about $31.25 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $78,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Farming, Fishing, and Forestry roles?
The Farming, Fishing, and Forestry job family averages $50,500 across 13 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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