First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary: $64,234 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 29,530 first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers nationally earn a mean of $64,234. Employment in the series shown rose about 14% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 3.6% annual growth.
Key Statistics
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 45-1011.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 29,530 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Getting Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $59,330 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $64,234 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,546 |
| 25th percentile | $48,505 |
| Median (50th) | $59,242 |
| 75th percentile | $77,771 |
| 90th percentile | $90,576 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Coordination, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Speaking, Time Management, Management of Personnel Resources, and knowledge areas including Administration and Management, Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 3.6% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 19.2%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 42.2%.
Current U.S. headcount: 29,530.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 29,530 | 20.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 27,240 | 18.6% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 15,320 | 10.4% |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | 12,520 | 8.5% |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | 11,310 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,370 | 2.3% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,310 | $100,830 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
29,530 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$64,234 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers earned an average of $64,234.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
3.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
50,628 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 19.2%
60,368 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 42.2%
This occupation is projected to grow at 3.6% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
6.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 9,630 employees, $63,149 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Salinas MSA: 1,220 employees, $64,234 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 1,180 employees, $59,015 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 1,170 employees, $57,492 avg wage
- Visalia MSA: 940 employees, $57,214 avg wage
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 610 employees, $60,590 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 540 employees, $69,101 avg wage
- Napa MSA: 450 employees, $71,605 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 360 employees, $63,009 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi MSA: 360 employees, $64,430 avg wage
- Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA: 320 employees, $70,081 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in 2023 was 29,530 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers need many skills, but most especially Coordination, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Speaking, Time Management.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers include Administration and Management, Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Mechanical.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers include Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers spend their time on activities such as Getting Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers was $64,234 in 2023.
SOC Code
45-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers reports an average salary of $64,234.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 29,530 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 3.6%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.