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

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers does

These supervisors oversee daily operations and manage workers in farming, fishing, and forestry operations. They assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $35,660/yr
• Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — $36,670/yr
• Agricultural Equipment Operators — $41,730/yr
• Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — $35,730/yr
• Logging Equipment Operators — $49,740/yr