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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary in U.S.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in U.S. make a median of $59,330 a year, or about $28.53 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$59K
Median annual
$28.53/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$91K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,143/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$59,330/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,731/mo
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Category: Farming & Fishing
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,610, 25th percentile $47,660, median $59,330, 75th percentile $76,640, 90th percentile $90,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$48KMedian$59K75th$77K90th$91K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,610, 25th percentile $47,660, median $59,330, 75th percentile $76,640, 90th percentile $90,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $91K or more - a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Maryland$77K+29%450
Georgia$75K+26%1,050
Oklahoma$75K+26%340
Arizona$71K+20%590
Idaho$69K+17%560
Vermont$69K+16%40
New York$68K+15%390
Indiana$67K+13%210
Alaska$67K+12%30
Mississippi$66K+11%510
Illinois$66K+11%310
Wisconsin$65K+10%230
Delaware$65K+10%90
Minnesota$64K+7%280
Maine$63K+6%160

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers make in U.S.?

The median is $59,330 a year - that works out to about $28.53 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,610, and experienced first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers can clear $90,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,143/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 34.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers salary is worth about $59,330 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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