First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers to increase by 3.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 57,600 to 59,800 jobs. Its estimate of 7,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($59,320), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
57,600
Projected employment (2034)
59,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,200
Pay & Preparation
$59,320
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Coordination (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Monitoring (3.62/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.5/5) • Time Management (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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