Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,990
- 25th Percentile — Junior$46,670
- 50th Percentile — Median$59,320
- 75th Percentile — Senior$75,290
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$91,770
The top 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry earn $91,770 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $38,990, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $95,350 | +52.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $82,804 | +32.0% |
| Minnesota | $79,670 | +27.0% |
| New Hampshire | $78,900 | +25.8% |
| Indiana | $74,990 | +19.5% |
| Georgia | $71,200 | +13.5% |
| Maine | $70,820 | +12.9% |
| Vermont | $69,940 | +11.5% |
| New York | $68,890 | +9.8% |
| Arizona | $68,730 | +9.6% |
| Delaware | $68,440 | +9.1% |
| Colorado | $68,180 | +8.7% |
| Washington | $67,890 | +8.2% |
| Idaho | $66,600 | +6.2% |
| Iowa | $65,820 | +4.9% |
| Mississippi | $65,600 | +4.6% |
| Alabama | $65,400 | +4.3% |
| Kentucky | $64,550 | +2.9% |
| Illinois | $64,340 | +2.6% |
| Louisiana | $63,670 | +1.5% |
| Nebraska | $63,530 | +1.3% |
| Montana | $63,480 | +1.2% |
| New Jersey | $63,310 | +0.9% |
| Connecticut | $63,100 | +0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $63,090 | +0.6% |
| Maryland | $63,080 | +0.6% |
| Massachusetts | $63,020 | +0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $61,920 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $61,780 | -1.5% |
| South Carolina | $61,720 | -1.6% |
| Missouri | $61,560 | -1.9% |
| Florida | $61,450 | -2.0% |
| California | $61,320 | -2.2% |
| Oregon | $61,060 | -2.7% |
| Utah | $60,980 | -2.8% |
| Virginia | $60,900 | -2.9% |
| North Carolina | $60,840 | -3.0% |
| South Dakota | $60,790 | -3.1% |
| Rhode Island | $59,990 | -4.4% |
| Nevada | $59,900 | -4.5% |
| Michigan | $59,010 | -5.9% |
| Wyoming | $59,010 | -5.9% |
| Arkansas | $58,320 | -7.0% |
| Hawaii | $57,890 | -7.7% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $57,712 | -8.0% |
| Ohio | $57,150 | -8.9% |
| Texas | $56,660 | -9.7% |
| West Virginia | $56,580 | -9.8% |
| New Mexico | $56,320 | -10.2% |
| Kansas | $56,040 | -10.7% |
| Tennessee | $55,970 | -10.8% |
What Factors Affect First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Minnesota pays an average of $79,670, while Tennessee pays $55,970 — a gap of $23,700 per year.
The middle half of First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry earn between $46,670 and $75,290 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,990, while the top 10% earn more than $91,770.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry?
The average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry in the United States is $62,730 per year, with a median of $59,320.
What is the starting salary for First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry?
Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry typically earn between $38,990 and $46,670 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry the most?
Minnesota pays First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry the most at $79,670 per year on average, followed by New Hampshire ($78,900) and Indiana ($74,990).
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $62,730, First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry earn approximately $30.16 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 27,960 First-Line Supervisors of Farming Fishing Forestry jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $62,730 and a median of $59,320 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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