First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Farming and Forestry Workers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers is $59,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,160 in New Mexico to $81,480 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,990
- 25th percentile
- $46,670
- Median
- $59,320
- 75th percentile
- $75,290
- Top 10%
- $91,770
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 27,960 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $81,480 | +37% | $50,690 | $108,700 | 230 |
| 2 | Indiana | $75,460 | +27% | $49,970 | $97,930 | 220 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $74,420 | +25% | $49,420 | $105,670 | 40 |
| 4 | Georgia | $70,560 | +19% | $42,800 | $98,560 | 770 |
| 5 | Idaho | $69,360 | +17% | $37,190 | $98,350 | 530 |
| 6 | Vermont | $68,630 | +16% | $47,840 | $92,890 | 40 |
| 7 | Delaware | $66,550 | +12% | $51,310 | $95,010 | 70 |
| 8 | New York | $66,460 | +12% | $51,700 | $85,700 | 520 |
| 9 | Washington | $66,200 | +12% | $43,590 | $94,430 | 1,220 |
| 10 | Colorado | $66,030 | +11% | $41,200 | $95,630 | 640 |
| 11 | Montana | $64,990 | +10% | $38,470 | $84,460 | 260 |
| 12 | Arizona | $64,900 | +9% | $44,210 | $94,930 | 480 |
| 13 | Maine | $64,290 | +8% | $52,180 | $93,070 | 100 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $62,790 | +6% | $36,300 | $72,610 | 240 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $62,620 | +6% | $43,680 | $84,530 | 90 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $62,610 | +6% | $38,480 | $92,940 | 330 |
| 17 | Maryland | $62,230 | +5% | $38,660 | $90,170 | 200 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $62,040 | +5% | $35,730 | $87,370 | 220 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $62,030 | +5% | $37,040 | $93,380 | 320 |
| 20 | Nevada | $61,180 | +3% | $36,600 | $79,890 | 130 |
| 21 | Missouri | $60,950 | +3% | $42,460 | $79,270 | 430 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $60,890 | +3% | $40,320 | $95,440 | 440 |
| 23 | Alabama | $60,710 | +2% | $40,390 | $97,180 | 590 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $60,050 | +1% | $41,360 | $69,650 | 230 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $59,640 | +1% | $46,160 | $80,500 | 390 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $59,640 | +1% | $41,440 | $74,370 | 40 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $59,460 | 0% | $50,760 | $80,540 | 60 |
| 28 | Iowa | $59,150 | 0% | $38,480 | $95,630 | 360 |
| 29 | Illinois | $59,030 | 0% | $31,210 | $97,500 | 510 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $59,020 | −1% | $44,020 | $95,970 | 490 |
| 31 | Florida | $58,780 | −1% | $36,660 | $90,460 | 940 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $58,700 | −1% | $34,220 | $95,780 | 560 |
| 33 | Kansas | $58,670 | −1% | $26,980 | $79,460 | 270 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $58,570 | −1% | $41,670 | $87,860 | 530 |
| 35 | Oregon | $57,940 | −2% | $39,290 | $88,920 | 840 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $57,880 | −2% | $51,800 | $73,070 | 110 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $57,240 | −4% | $42,170 | $89,740 | 270 |
| 38 | Virginia | $56,990 | −4% | $40,710 | $89,470 | 670 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $56,730 | −4% | $46,460 | $87,510 | 370 |
| 40 | California | $56,280 | −5% | $38,900 | $91,370 | 10,450 |
| 41 | Michigan | $55,460 | −7% | $39,050 | $82,430 | 500 |
| 42 | Ohio | $54,940 | −7% | $35,170 | $87,030 | 380 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $53,770 | −9% | $49,900 | $86,380 | 60 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $53,190 | −10% | $43,770 | $72,520 | 70 |
| 45 | Texas | $53,170 | −10% | $36,810 | $82,000 | 1,150 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $52,960 | −11% | $37,410 | $77,660 | 170 |
| 47 | Utah | $52,760 | −11% | $42,480 | $87,050 | 160 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $50,160 | −15% | $40,680 | $76,940 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $81,480 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $59,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $50,160 a year (−15% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 10,450, with a median of $56,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.