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

Considering working as a First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Pennsylvania? Here’s what the data says. Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers” (37-1012).

What do First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Make in Pennsylvania?

For first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers working in Pennsylvania, wages run about $59,750 per year (or about $28.73/hour).Annual wages span from $43,380 at the 10th percentile to $88,080 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$43,380	$20.85
25th percentile	$52,800	$25.38
Median (50th)	$59,750	$28.73
75th percentile	$70,550	$33.92
90th percentile	$88,080	$42.35

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Pennsylvania compared to the national average — is 0.51, indicating fewer first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers earn a median of $36,803 per year ($17.69/hour), exceeding the Pennsylvania median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 33,811 first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers across the United States. In Pennsylvania alone, approximately 580 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 310 first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers.

Top Pennsylvania Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

These are the Pennsylvania metros with the most first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers in Pennsylvania.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	260	$59,750
Lancaster, PA	50	$63,190
Pittsburgh, PA	50	$56,320
State College, PA	40	$64,580

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Employment

These states have the highest employment of first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers work.

State	Number Employed
California	10,680
Texas	1,290
Washington	1,140
Georgia	1,050
Florida	1,010
Oregon	860
Colorado	740
Virginia	710
North Carolina	640
Arizona	590
Pennsylvania	580
Alabama	580
Idaho	560
Massachusetts	530
Iowa	530
Mississippi	510
Michigan	470
South Carolina	460
Maryland	450
New Jersey	440

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

These states pay the most for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Maryland	$76,670
Georgia	$74,750
Oklahoma	$74,550
Arizona	$70,910
Idaho	$69,300
Vermont	$68,810
New York	$68,160
Indiana	$66,990
Alaska	$66,700
Mississippi	$65,990

Skills

Key first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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.
• Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
• Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
• Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
• Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Atlassian Confluence

Related Careers

Related occupations to first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers include:

• Industrial Production Managers
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
• Range Managers
• Agricultural Technicians
• Forest and Conservation Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Also Known As

Agricultural and Forestry Supervisor, Agriculture Manager, Agronomy Location Manager, Agronomy Manager, Animal Care Supervisor, Animal Caretaker Supervisor, Animal Husbandry Supervisor, Animal Maintenance Supervisor, Animal Research Facility Supervisor, Animal Shelter Manager, Aquacultural Worker Supervisor, Area Supervisor, Artificial Breeding Ranch Supervisor, Barn Boss, Barn Manager.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 45-1011.00