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

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

Median salary (BLS)

$59,320

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$39k – $92k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $70,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

    Entry / Junior

    $38,990

    ~2 yrs to advance

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

    Established

    $59,320

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

    Senior

    $75,545

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

Any field

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