First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers earn a median $59,320 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$59,320
$28.52 per hour
Range
$38,990 – $91,770
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
27,960
across the U.S.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,844
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,154Monthly
$2,077Twice a month
$1,917Every 2 weeks
$23.96Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,938
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,678
- Medicare (1.45%)$860
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,844
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,990 | $18.75 | $33,508 |
| 25th percentile | $46,670 | $22.44 | $39,679 |
| Median (50th) | $59,320 | $28.52 | $49,844 |
| 75th percentile | $75,290 | $36.20 | $61,797 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $91,770 | $44.12 | $73,390 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $73,480 | $56,902 | $50,105 | 520 |
| 2 | Salinas, CA | $62,030 | $49,443 | $45,343 | 1,240 |
| 3 | Visalia, CA | $47,800 | $39,048 | $39,117 | 990 |
| 4 | Fresno, CA | $48,850 | $39,815 | $38,974 | 1,340 |
| 5 | Bakersfield, CA | $46,910 | $38,397 | $38,059 | 1,430 |
| 6 | Santa Maria, CA | $48,520 | $39,574 | $36,374 | 710 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $73,480
- Salinas, CA — $62,030
- Fresno, CA — $48,850
- Santa Maria, CA — $48,520
- Visalia, CA — $47,800
- Bakersfield, CA — $46,910
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $81,480 | $62,134 | $50,690 – $108,700 | 230 |
| Indiana | $75,460 | $59,720 | $49,970 – $97,930 | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $74,420 | $61,184 | $49,420 – $105,670 | 40 |
| Georgia | $70,560 | $55,430 | $42,800 – $98,560 | 770 |
| Idaho | $69,360 | $55,057 | $37,190 – $98,350 | 530 |
| Vermont | $68,630 | $55,042 | $47,840 – $92,890 | 40 |
| Delaware | $66,550 | $52,597 | $51,310 – $95,010 | 70 |
| New York | $66,460 | $52,589 | $51,700 – $85,700 | 520 |
| Washington | $66,200 | $55,372 | $43,590 – $94,430 | 1,220 |
| Colorado | $66,030 | $53,038 | $41,200 – $95,630 | 640 |
| Montana | $64,990 | $52,088 | $38,470 – $84,460 | 260 |
| Arizona | $64,900 | $52,913 | $44,210 – $94,930 | 480 |
| Maine | $64,290 | $50,679 | $52,180 – $93,070 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $62,790 | $50,396 | $36,300 – $72,610 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $62,620 | $50,526 | $43,680 – $84,530 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $62,610 | $50,513 | $38,480 – $92,940 | 330 |
| Maryland | $62,230 | $49,590 | $38,660 – $90,170 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $62,040 | $49,783 | $35,730 – $87,370 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $62,030 | $49,968 | $37,040 – $93,380 | 320 |
| Nevada | $61,180 | $51,338 | $36,600 – $79,890 | 130 |
| Missouri | $60,950 | $49,226 | $42,460 – $79,270 | 430 |
| Mississippi | $60,890 | $49,402 | $40,320 – $95,440 | 440 |
| Alabama | $60,710 | $48,190 | $40,390 – $97,180 | 590 |
| Hawaii | $60,050 | $47,397 | $41,360 – $69,650 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $59,640 | $47,339 | $46,160 – $80,500 | 390 |
| Wyoming | $59,640 | $50,101 | $41,440 – $74,370 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $59,460 | $48,205 | $50,760 – $80,540 | 60 |
| Iowa | $59,150 | $48,111 | $38,480 – $95,630 | 360 |
| Illinois | $59,030 | $46,833 | $31,210 – $97,500 | 510 |
| Louisiana | $59,020 | $48,218 | $44,020 – $95,970 | 490 |
| Florida | $58,780 | $49,410 | $36,660 – $90,460 | 940 |
| North Carolina | $58,700 | $47,512 | $34,220 – $95,780 | 560 |
| Kansas | $58,670 | $46,847 | $26,980 – $79,460 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,570 | $47,443 | $41,670 – $87,860 | 530 |
| Oregon | $57,940 | $44,495 | $39,290 – $88,920 | 840 |
| South Dakota | $57,880 | $48,687 | $51,800 – $73,070 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 | $46,558 | $42,170 – $89,740 | 270 |
| Virginia | $56,990 | $45,509 | $40,710 – $89,470 | 670 |
| South Carolina | $56,730 | $45,516 | $46,460 – $87,510 | 370 |
| California | $56,280 | $45,243 | $38,900 – $91,370 | 10,450 |
| Michigan | $55,460 | $44,636 | $39,050 – $82,430 | 500 |
| Ohio | $54,940 | $45,596 | $35,170 – $87,030 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $53,770 | $43,985 | $49,900 – $86,380 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $53,190 | $43,256 | $43,770 – $72,520 | 70 |
| Texas | $53,170 | $44,902 | $36,810 – $82,000 | 1,150 |
| Tennessee | $52,960 | $44,733 | $37,410 – $77,660 | 170 |
| Utah | $52,760 | $43,164 | $42,480 – $87,050 | 160 |
| New Mexico | $50,160 | $41,292 | $40,680 – $76,940 | 220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers is $59,320 a year ($28.52 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,990 and the top 10% earn over $91,770. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $81,480. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers are there in the U.S.?
About 27,960 people work as first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers nationwide.