First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
SOC 45-1011BLS OEWS May 2025
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers” (37-1012).
National median · BLS
$59,320
▼ -0.02%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$62,730
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
27,960
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Pay range for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$38,990
25th
$46,670
Median (50th)
$59,320
75th
$75,290
90th — top pay
$91,770
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 7,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
57,600 → 59,800
+2,200 jobs
Projected change
+3.8%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
7,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
Self-employed
6.3% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers do
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.
Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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