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Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Median Salary
57,320
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

75%

Self-employed

9%

State and local government

7%

Federal Government

6%

Private not for profit

4%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$28,780

10%

$57,320

Median

$70,890

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    32%

  • High school

    31%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    13%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Some college

    6%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Master's degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Animal Sciences, Other
  • Aquaculture
  • Animal Sciences, General
  • Poultry Science
  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Forest Resources Production and Management
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • Plant Sciences, General
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • Crop Production
  • Forestry, General
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
  • Viticulture and Enology
  • Plant Nursery Operations and Management
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
  • Dairy Science
  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other
  • Dairy Husbandry and Production
  • Agricultural Production Operations, Other
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing
  • Greenhouse Operations and Management
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
  • Livestock Management

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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