Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Peer-group outlier SOC 45-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Median pay sits 28% above the mid peer in Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (neighbors include Animal Breeders, Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, Forest and Conservation Workers, Logging Workers, All Other).

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Same-major-group titles next to First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: Animal Breeders ($51K) , Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse ($36K) , Forest and Conservation Workers ($44K) , Logging Workers, All Other ($51K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 45-1011 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters
  2. 2. Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped
  3. 3. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations
  4. 4. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted
  5. 5. Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting
  6. 6. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations
  7. 7. Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians
  8. 8. Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment
  9. 9. Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures
  10. 10. Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fert…
  11. 11. Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules
  12. 12. Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: O*NET ranks Critical Thinking first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 45-1011 - lead skill Critical Thinking at 3.8 ; lead knowledge Administration and Management. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Critical Thinking 3.8
  2. 2. Coordination 3.8
  3. 3. Speaking 3.6
  4. 4. Monitoring 3.6
  5. 5. Reading Comprehension 3.5
  6. 6. Time Management 3.5
  7. 7. Management of Personnel Resources 3.5
  8. 8. Active Listening 3.4

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Administration and Management 3.9
  2. 2. Production and Processing 3.7
  3. 3. Customer and Personal Service 3.5
  4. 4. English Language 3.4
  5. 5. Mechanical 3.4
  6. 6. Education and Training 3.3
Pay vs Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations peers
+28%
vs mid peer median $46,330
This role $59,320/yr
$59K
National median
↑ +3%
Growth 2024-2034
8,500
Annual openings
27,960
Estimated US jobs
Animal Breeders
Highest-pay peer · $51K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Related experience Less than 5 years

Top Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

1. Vermont $68,630
2. Idaho $69,360
3. Georgia $70,560
4. Delaware $66,550
5. Indiana $75,460
6. Colorado $66,030
7. Minnesota $81,480
8. Washington $66,200
9. New York $66,460
10. New Hampshire $74,420

Other Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations titles

  1. 1. Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680
  2. 2. Logging Workers, All Other $50,840
  3. 3. Animal Breeders $51,130
  4. 4. Agricultural Inspectors $49,940
  5. 5. Log Graders and Scalers $46,330
  6. 6. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,660

Among Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations peers on this card, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers sits 28% above the mid peer median ($46,330). Its own median is $59,320.

Employment Projections expect +3% change between 2024 and 2034 (about as fast as average vs baseline 3.1%). About 8,500 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as typical education needed for entry and less than 5 years as the typical related-work-experience category. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Vermont at $68,630. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Animal Breeders at $51,130. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pay-rank #1 in Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

Among 13 detailed Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations with a published OEWS median, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is pay-rank #1, the upper third of that major group. The order is ROW_NUMBER on national median (title as tiebreak), not a worker-level percentile.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pays 28% above its major-group peer median. See the state map and the peers closest to (and furthest from) this line.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 45-1011

Vermont · top state for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

$69K published median

Idaho · #2 state pay

$69K · behind Vermont

Animal Breeders

Highest-pay peer vs First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · $51K

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Lower-pay peer beside First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · $36K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations titles sit near First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers at the top of the pay table? ▼
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is pay-rank #1 of 13 detailed Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations with an OEWS median, upper third. Nearest upper-third titles: Fallers ($52K), Animal Breeders ($51K), Logging Workers, All Other ($51K), Agricultural Inspectors ($50K). Rank is ROW_NUMBER on national median.
What do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers? ▼
For SOC 45-1011, O*NET importance scores lead with Critical Thinking (3.8), Coordination (3.8), Speaking (3.6), Monitoring (3.6). Knowledge areas emphasize Administration and Management, Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $59,320 as the national median for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers. The published 10th-90th range is $38,990 to $91,770. Beside Animal Breeders ($51,130), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is +3%. Projected annual openings: about 8,500. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: about as fast as average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers? ▼
BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers. Related-work-experience category: less than 5 years. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers? ▼
Vermont ($68,630), Idaho ($69,360), Georgia ($70,560) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 45-1011. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics