Skilled Trades

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

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

Median salary

$59,330

Typical range

$40k – $91k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

AI exposure

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Education

Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)

Junior First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Entry / Junior
$39,610
~2 yrs to advance
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Established
$59,330
~3 yrs to advance
Senior First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Senior
$75,085

•Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
•Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
•Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
•Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
•Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.

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