First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary: $59,330 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 29,530 first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers work nationally, and $59,330 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 14% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 3.6% annual growth.
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 percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| 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 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 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers grew from 24,180 in 2009 to 42,460 in 2025 (75.6%).
Historical employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$59,330 Median pay (BLS national)
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers earn $59,330 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 10,680 employees, $62,400 avg wage
- TX: 1,290 employees, $60,260 avg wage
- WA: 1,140 employees, $64,780 avg wage
- GA: 1,050 employees, $72,150 avg wage
- FL: 1,010 employees, $58,360 avg wage
- OR: 860 employees, $59,680 avg wage
- CO: 740 employees, $66,590 avg wage
- VA: 710 employees, $61,550 avg wage
- NC: 640 employees, $62,120 avg wage
- AZ: 590 employees, $68,310 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Salinas, CA: 1,220 employees, $62,400 avg wage
- Fresno, CA: 1,180 employees, $57,330 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano, CA: 1,170 employees, $55,850 avg wage
- Visalia, CA: 940 employees, $55,580 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 810 employees, $66,020 avg wage
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA: 610 employees, $58,860 avg wage
- Napa, CA: 450 employees, $69,560 avg wage
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 430 employees, $65,050 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi, CA: 360 employees, $62,590 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 360 employees, $61,210 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 U.S. workforce for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is about 29,530 people in our OEWS extract.
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
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers earn $59,330 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.