First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
Median pay: $59,320/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers?
The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is $59,320 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers?
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers?
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.