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Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor

All About Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors

Occupation Description Directly supervise and coordinate activities of agricultural crop or horticultural workers.

Life As an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor

  • Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
  • Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.
  • Perform the same horticultural or agricultural duties as subordinates.
  • Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.
  • Plan or supervise infrastructure or collection maintenance functions, such as planting, fertilizing, pest or weed control, or landscaping.
  • Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor?

When polled, Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 48,700 jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.1% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,000 new jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor by 2026. There will be an estimated 6,500 positions for Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor are Nevada, Wyoming, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Florida, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor Make?

Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors make between $28,420 and $78,920 a year.

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Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors who work in Minnesota, Alabama, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

How much do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $63,350
Alaska $44,550
Arizona $51,540
Arkansas $46,570
California $47,360
Colorado $57,330
Connecticut $49,180
Delaware $54,780
Florida $47,310
Georgia $50,150
Hawaii $56,440
Idaho $45,230
Illinois $49,190
Indiana $47,880
Iowa $58,040
Kansas $50,230
Kentucky $49,440
Louisiana $54,830
Maine $49,120
Maryland $55,750
Massachusetts $53,360
Michigan $50,060
Minnesota $65,340
Missouri $49,280
Montana $41,980
Nebraska $60,330
Nevada $46,010
New Hampshire $46,430
New Jersey $46,140
New Mexico $40,540
New York $56,750
North Carolina $60,510
Ohio $55,620
Oklahoma $54,510
Oregon $49,610
Pennsylvania $54,160
South Carolina $58,270
South Dakota $46,030
Tennessee $45,460
Texas $52,170
Utah $46,110
Vermont $47,750
Virginia $54,190
Washington $53,950
West Virginia $45,520
Wisconsin $52,100

What Tools do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Work scheduling software
  • Payroll software

How to Become an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor

What education or degrees do I need to become an Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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