First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Minnesota$79,670
- New Hampshire$78,900
- Indiana$74,990
- Georgia$71,200
- Maine$70,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$55,970
- Kansas$56,040
- New Mexico$56,320
- West Virginia$56,580
- Texas$56,660
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $79,670 | $81,480 | $38 | +27% | 230 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $78,900 | $74,420 | $38 | +25.8% | 40 |
| 3 | Indiana | $74,990 | $75,460 | $36 | +19.5% | 220 |
| 4 | Georgia | $71,200 | $70,560 | $34 | +13.5% | 770 |
| 5 | Maine | $70,820 | $64,290 | $34 | +12.9% | 100 |
| 6 | Vermont | $69,940 | $68,630 | $34 | +11.5% | 40 |
| 7 | New York | $68,890 | $66,460 | $33 | +9.8% | 520 |
| 8 | Arizona | $68,730 | $64,900 | $33 | +9.6% | 480 |
| 9 | Delaware | $68,440 | $66,550 | $33 | +9.1% | 70 |
| 10 | Colorado | $68,180 | $66,030 | $33 | +8.7% | 640 |
| 11 | Washington | $67,890 | $66,200 | $33 | +8.2% | 1,220 |
| 12 | Idaho | $66,600 | $69,360 | $32 | +6.2% | 530 |
| 13 | Iowa | $65,820 | $59,150 | $32 | +4.9% | 360 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $65,600 | $60,890 | $32 | +4.6% | 440 |
| 15 | Alabama | $65,400 | $60,710 | $31 | +4.3% | 590 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $64,550 | $62,030 | $31 | +2.9% | 320 |
| 17 | Illinois | $64,340 | $59,030 | $31 | +2.6% | 510 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $63,670 | $59,020 | $31 | +1.5% | 490 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $63,530 | $62,620 | $31 | +1.3% | 90 |
| 20 | Montana | $63,480 | $64,990 | $31 | +1.2% | 260 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $63,310 | $57,240 | $30 | +0.9% | 270 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $63,100 | $59,460 | $30 | +0.6% | 60 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $63,090 | $62,610 | $30 | +0.6% | 330 |
| 24 | Maryland | $63,080 | $62,230 | $30 | +0.6% | 200 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $63,020 | $59,640 | $30 | +0.5% | 390 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $61,920 | $62,040 | $30 | -1.3% | 220 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $61,780 | $58,570 | $30 | -1.5% | 530 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $61,720 | $56,730 | $30 | -1.6% | 370 |
| 29 | Missouri | $61,560 | $60,950 | $30 | -1.9% | 430 |
| 30 | Florida | $61,450 | $58,780 | $30 | -2% | 940 |
| 31 | California | $61,320 | $56,280 | $29 | -2.2% | 10,450 |
| 32 | Oregon | $61,060 | $57,940 | $29 | -2.7% | 840 |
| 33 | Utah | $60,980 | $52,760 | $29 | -2.8% | 160 |
| 34 | Virginia | $60,900 | $56,990 | $29 | -2.9% | 670 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $60,840 | $58,700 | $29 | -3% | 560 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $60,790 | $57,880 | $29 | -3.1% | 110 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $59,990 | $53,770 | $29 | -4.4% | 60 |
| 38 | Nevada | $59,900 | $61,180 | $29 | -4.5% | 130 |
| 39 | Michigan | $59,010 | $55,460 | $28 | -5.9% | 500 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $59,010 | $59,640 | $28 | -5.9% | 40 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $58,320 | $62,790 | $28 | -7% | 240 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $57,890 | $60,050 | $28 | -7.7% | 230 |
| 43 | Ohio | $57,150 | $54,940 | $27 | -8.9% | 380 |
| 44 | Texas | $56,660 | $53,170 | $27 | -9.7% | 1,150 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $56,580 | $53,190 | $27 | -9.8% | 70 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $56,320 | $50,160 | $27 | -10.2% | 220 |
| 47 | Kansas | $56,040 | $58,670 | $27 | -10.7% | 270 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $55,970 | $52,960 | $27 | -10.8% | 170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 193 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $92,560 | $88,830 | 110 |
| 2 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $91,820 | $82,670 | 50 |
| 3 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $84,540 | $81,900 | 110 |
| 4 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | $82,040 | $84,010 | 40 |
| 5 | Yuma, AZ | $79,040 | $77,060 | — |
| 6 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $78,990 | $70,970 | 90 |
| 7 | North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $78,400 | $73,380 | 40 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,070 | $77,650 | 120 |
| 9 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $76,760 | $77,340 | 150 |
| 10 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $76,600 | $81,100 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $85,700 | $80,280 | 70 |
| 2 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $79,370 | $67,460 | — |
| 3 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | $78,830 | $73,190 | 50 |
| 4 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $76,890 | $75,270 | 60 |
| 5 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $73,130 | $77,170 | 320 |
| 6 | Forestry and Logging | $72,280 | $72,890 | 2,420 |
| 7 | Logging | $72,280 | $72,890 | 2,420 |
| 8 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $71,840 | $74,020 | — |
| 9 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $71,010 | $72,460 | 30 |
| 10 | Other Food Manufacturing | $70,900 | $79,820 | 30 |
| 11 | Traveler Accommodation | $70,700 | $74,030 | 40 |
| 12 | Food Manufacturing | $70,470 | $72,700 | 680 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers salary in the United States is $59,320 per year (mean $62,730), and about 80% earn between $38,990 and $91,770.
How much do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers the most?
Minnesota has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers at $79,670 per year (median $81,480).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers?
Employment is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 8,500 openings per year.