First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$59,320
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$28.52
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$91,770
entry level starts ~$38,990
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 28,000 employed

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers make?

The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in the United States is $59,320 per year — about $28.52 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $38,990, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $91,770.

That is $2,070 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers earn between $46,670 and $75,290 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,990$18.75
25th percentile (early career)$46,670$22.44
50th percentile (median)$59,320$28.52
75th percentile (experienced)$75,290$36.20
90th percentile (top earners)$91,770$44.12

Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Minnesota leads the country for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pay at $81,480 a year, followed by Indiana ($75,460) and New Hampshire ($74,420). At the other end, New Mexico posts the lowest median at $50,160 — a gap of $31,320 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Minnesota$81,480$39.17+37%
2Indiana$75,460$36.28+27%
3New Hampshire$74,420$35.78+25%
4Georgia$70,560$33.92+19%
5Idaho$69,360$33.35+17%

Workforce and education

About 28,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $62,730 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers make in the United States?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary in the United States is $59,320 per year, or about $28.52 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $38,990, while the top 10% of earners make $91,770 or more.
How does First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers median of $59,320 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers the most?
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, with a median salary of $81,480 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers need?
For most positions, no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers work in the United States?
About 28,000 people were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.