What is the salary of a First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers?

The typical salary range is $41,531 - $83,062 per year.

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Environment, Nature, & AnimalsStable

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

Operational-level

Also known as: Agricultural and Forestry Supervisor, Agriculture Manager, Agronomy Location Manager, Agronomy Manager

Environment, Nature, & AnimalsBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a First-Line Supervisor, you lead and coordinate teams of workers in farming, fishing, or forestry. You'll spend your days outdoors in all weather, making decisions, and communicating face-to-face and by phone with your crew and others. This role suits you if you enjoy critical thinking, active listening, and teaching others, all while overseeing daily operations and ensuring tasks are completed. An Associate's Degree is typically needed for this hands-on leadership position.

Agriculture ManagementForestry ManagementAquaculture ManagementNatural Resources ManagementOperations ManagementSupervisionEnvironmental ScienceOutdoorsNatureAgricultural

A Day in the Life

You pull up to the orchard before dawn, the air crisp and cool, the smell of damp earth and ripening apples heavy. Your Ford F-150 navigates the dirt track past endless rows of trees. First, you check the overnight irrigation system on your tablet, reviewing water usage data from the central control panel. You grab your handheld radio and a thermos before heading to the meeting point. You quickly go over the picking plan for Granny Smiths today, using a whiteboard to outline assigned blocks and quotas, ensuring everyone understands safety protocols.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Atlassian Confluence Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

7,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

57,600

in 2025 → 59,800 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Moderate

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career has a stable outlook, with about 7,200 job openings each year through 2035. Employment is projected to grow slightly by 3.8%, and the median annual wage is about $59,320. With experience, you can advance into roles like Agricultural or Forest Manager, overseeing larger operations or specializing in environmental compliance.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Agricultural Worker
Fisherman
Logger

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

Where it can lead

Farm Manager
Forestry Manager
Operations Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI and automation will increasingly assist in tasks like crop monitoring, livestock management, and resource allocation. Supervisors will shift from purely manual oversight to managing automated systems, analyzing data from sensors, and making data-driven decisions. This will enhance efficiency but require adapting to new technologies and analytical tools.

Salary

$59,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position