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How to become First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$59,320
25th–75th pct. $46,670–$75,290
Top pay (est.)
$119,300
Top 10% $91,770
Pay in 5 years
$69,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,900est.
$69,600–$94,000
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.8%
7,200 openings / yr

How to become First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Key skills

Monitoring
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Coordination
3.8
Management of Personnel Resources
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Time Management
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Administration and Management
4.2
Production and Processing
4.2
Mechanical
3.9
Education and Training
3.7
Biology
3.3
Mathematics
3.2
Food Production
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
33%
High school diploma
32%
Post-secondary certificate
14%
Less than high school
10%
Some college
6%
Associate's degree
4%
Master's degree
2%

Training before entry

1–2 years
28%
6–12 months
18%
None / short demo
15%
Up to 1 month
14%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
10%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

2–4 years
28%
1–2 years
22%
Over 10 years
10%
None
10%
4–6 years
9%
6–12 months
6%
3–6 months
5%
1–3 months
4%
6–8 years
4%
8–10 years
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.