First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 420 | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| Alaska | 70 | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| Arizona | 720 | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| Arkansas | 210 | $71,680 | $34.46 | |
| California | 9,180 | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| Colorado | 520 | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| Connecticut | 70 | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| Delaware | 80 | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| District of Columbia | $60,490 | $29.08 | ||
| Florida | 1,180 | $56,000 | $26.92 | |
| Georgia | 740 | $56,820 | $27.32 | |
| Hawaii | 170 | $65,720 | $31.59 | |
| Idaho | 250 | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| Illinois | 190 | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| Indiana | 160 | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| Iowa | 370 | $55,870 | $26.86 | |
| Kansas | 230 | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Kentucky | 330 | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| Louisiana | 240 | $54,810 | $26.35 | |
| Maine | 160 | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| Maryland | 350 | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| Massachusetts | 260 | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| Michigan | 370 | $57,890 | $27.83 | |
| Minnesota | 300 | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| Mississippi | 450 | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| Missouri | 400 | $53,980 | $25.95 | |
| Montana | 200 | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| Nebraska | 140 | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Nevada | 240 | $52,280 | $25.13 | |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $51,780 | $24.90 | |
| New Jersey | 190 | $53,610 | $25.78 | |
| New Mexico | 260 | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| New York | 290 | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| North Carolina | 610 | $55,340 | $26.60 | |
| Ohio | 260 | $57,710 | $27.74 | |
| Oklahoma | 210 | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| Oregon | 1,100 | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| Pennsylvania | 540 | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| South Carolina | 320 | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| South Dakota | 40 | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| Tennessee | 280 | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| Texas | 1,210 | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| Utah | 40 | $55,190 | $26.54 | |
| Vermont | 70 | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| Virginia | 600 | $51,470 | $24.74 | |
| Washington | 1,160 | $55,170 | $26.53 | |
| West Virginia | 160 | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Wisconsin | 210 | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Wyoming | 50 | $58,250 | $28.01 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises.
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.
Any instructional program in agricultural business and management not listed above.
A program that focuses on the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranching, and agribusiness.
A program that prepares individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
A program that prepares individuals to select, culture, propagate, harvest, and market domesticated fish, shellfish, and marine plants, both freshwater and saltwater. Includes instruction in the basic principles of aquatic and marine biology; health and nutrition of aquatic and marine life; design and operation of fish farms, breeding facilities, culture beds, and related enterprises; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products. Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection and care of dairy animals and associated dairy farm and processing facilities and operations. Includes instruction in basic animal and dairy science; dairy animal nutrition and health; design and operation of dairy housing, feeding, and processing facilities and equipment; and related issues of safety, sanitation, shipping and handling, and applicable regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, and show horses; and to manage horse farms, stables, tracks and related equipment and operations. Includes instruction in applicable principles of animal science, care, and health; stable and track management; design and operation of facilities and equipment; and related issues such as regulations, business management; and logistics.
A program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.
A program that prepares individuals to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Includes instruction in the nutrient and industrial properties of various agricultural products; logistics and storage procedures; chemical and mechanical processing operations; packaging; safety and health requirements; and related technical and business principles.
A program that prepares individuals to produce, store, and deliver plant species in controlled indoor environments for wholesale, commercial, research, or other purposes. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; climate, irrigation, and nutrition control equipment operation and maintenance; facilities management; inventory control; safety procedures; and personnel supervision.
A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science, farm and business management, nursery operations, equipment operation and maintenance, safety procedures, and personnel supervision.
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing.
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of livestock animals and the production and handling of meat and other products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, range science, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
Any instructional program in the animal sciences not listed above.
A program that focuses on the application of scientific and agribusiness principles to the production of grapes, the making of wine, and the wine business. Includes instruction in grapes and wines of the world; grape production; winemaking technology; plant biology; chemistry; food science, safety, and packaging; soil science; pest management; and marketing and business management.
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing.
A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient utilization. Includes instruction in the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic, recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping, statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resources management and economics, wildlife sciences, administration, and public relations.
A program that focuses on the application of forestry principles to the production, harvesting, and processing of forest resources and that prepares individuals to perform associated technical and managerial functions. Includes instruction in forest production and utilization, industrial forestry, agroforestry, transplantation, timber harvesting, selection and identification of trees, processing technologies and systems, equipment operations and maintenance, and related management skills.
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$54,450 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers.
- Less than high school 35%
- High school graduate 29%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 5%
- Bachelor’s degree 11%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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