First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
- O*NET-SOC code
45-1011.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$59,320
Employment, U.S.27,960
Median hourly wage$28.52
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,990 | $46,670 | $59,320 | $75,290 | $91,770 |
By state (48)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 590 | $60,710 | 1.55 |
| Arizona | 480 | $64,900 | 0.83 |
| Arkansas | 240 | $62,790 | 1.02 |
| California | 10,450 | $56,280 | 3.19 |
| Colorado | 640 | $66,030 | 1.24 |
| Connecticut | 60 | $59,460 | 0.20 |
| Delaware | 70 | $66,550 | 0.78 |
| Florida | 940 | $58,780 | 0.52 |
| Georgia | 770 | $70,560 | 0.87 |
| Hawaii | 230 | $60,050 | 2.06 |
| Idaho | 530 | $69,360 | 3.47 |
| Illinois | 510 | $59,030 | 0.46 |
| Indiana | 220 | $75,460 | 0.38 |
| Iowa | 360 | $59,150 | 1.30 |
| Kansas | 270 | $58,670 | 1.05 |
| Kentucky | 320 | $62,030 | 0.90 |
| Louisiana | 490 | $59,020 | 1.40 |
| Maine | 100 | $64,290 | 0.90 |
| Maryland | 200 | $62,230 | 0.39 |
| Massachusetts | 390 | $59,640 | 0.60 |
| Michigan | 500 | $55,460 | 0.63 |
| Minnesota | 230 | $81,480 | 0.43 |
| Mississippi | 440 | $60,890 | 2.13 |
| Missouri | 430 | $60,950 | 0.81 |
| Montana | 260 | $64,990 | 2.82 |
| Nebraska | 90 | $62,620 | 0.52 |
| Nevada | 130 | $61,180 | 0.48 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | $74,420 | 0.35 |
| New Jersey | 270 | $57,240 | 0.35 |
| New Mexico | 220 | $50,160 | 1.40 |
| New York | 520 | $66,460 | 0.30 |
| North Carolina | 560 | $58,700 | 0.64 |
| Ohio | 380 | $54,940 | 0.38 |
| Oklahoma | 220 | $62,040 | 0.71 |
| Oregon | 840 | $57,940 | 2.37 |
| Pennsylvania | 530 | $58,570 | 0.49 |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $53,770 | 0.61 |
| South Carolina | 370 | $56,730 | 0.90 |
| South Dakota | 110 | $57,880 | 1.28 |
| Tennessee | 170 | $52,960 | 0.29 |
| Texas | 1,150 | $53,170 | 0.45 |
| Utah | 160 | $52,760 | 0.50 |
| Vermont | 40 | $68,630 | 0.66 |
| Virginia | 670 | $56,990 | 0.91 |
| Washington | 1,220 | $66,200 | 1.92 |
| West Virginia | 70 | $53,190 | 0.54 |
| Wisconsin | 330 | $62,610 | 0.62 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $59,640 | 0.83 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherization Installers and Technicians | Installation | 2.88 | 0.949 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Negotiation | 0.76 | 0.946 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | Service Orientation | 0.87 | 0.943 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | Quality Control Analysis | 0.76 | 0.941 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | Science | 1.50 | 0.939 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | Repairing | 1.12 | 0.932 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, excluding software First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | 5 of 20 | 7.7x |
| HCSS HeavyJob | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| SAP software | 12 of 20 | 2.0x |
| Oracle Primavera Systems | 3 of 20 | 10.7x |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | 5 of 20 | 3.7x |
| Inventory control software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 8 of 20 | 2.2x |
| Microsoft Project | 8 of 20 | 1.8x |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | 4 of 20 | 3.2x |
| Autodesk Revit | 3 of 20 | 3.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.62 | 4.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.88 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.89 | 4.21 |
| Production and Processing | 3.70 | 4.16 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.52 | 4.22 |
| English Language | 3.42 | 2.99 |
| Mechanical | 3.41 | 3.90 |
| Education and Training | 3.31 | 3.74 |
| Biology | 3.23 | 3.34 |
| Mathematics | 3.02 | 3.25 |
| Food Production | 3.02 | 3.07 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.97 | 3.03 |
| Transportation | 2.90 | 2.99 |
| Administrative | 2.84 | 2.77 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.82 | 2.74 |
| Psychology | 2.71 | 2.94 |
| Building and Construction | 2.68 | 2.95 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.63 | 2.57 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.58 | 2.95 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.54 | 2.27 |
| Chemistry | 2.53 | 2.82 |
| Law and Government | 2.48 | 2.37 |
| Physics | 2.29 | 2.14 |
| Geography | 2.26 | 2.18 |
| Design | 2.13 | 2.09 |
| Telecommunications | 2.01 | 1.29 |
| Foreign Language | 2.01 | 1.21 |
| Communications and Media | 1.95 | 1.48 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.94 | 1.56 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.61 | 0.98 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.58 | 1.12 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.56 | 1.25 |
| History and Archeology | 1.48 | 0.86 |
| Fine Arts | 1.12 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 3.88 | 3.62 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.88 | 3.62 |
| Oral Expression | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Far Vision | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Written Expression | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.12 | 2.50 |
| Control Precision | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Depth Perception | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.75 | 3.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Static Strength | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Originality | 2.62 | 3.00 |
| Response Orientation | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Number Facility | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Rate Control | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Stamina | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Memorization | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Night Vision | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.62 | 1.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.38 | 0.50 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Atlassian Confluence hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- BCS Woodlands Software The Logger Tracker
- Cattlesoft CattleMax
- Database software
- Employee scheduling software
- Landmark Sales LOG-istics
- Lion Edge Technologies Ranch Manager
- Mapping software
- Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense
- Payroll software
- Sage 50 Accounting
- TradeTec Computer Systems TallyWorks Logs
- Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305
- Valley Agricultural Software Feed Watch
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 1,240 | 37.07 | $62,030 |
| Visalia, CA | 990 | 32.14 | $47,800 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 240 | 27.90 | $49,580 |
| Napa, CA | 350 | 25.31 | $73,540 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 1,430 | 23.53 | $46,910 |
| El Centro, CA | 240 | 20.69 | $64,150 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 710 | 19.72 | $48,520 |
| Fresno, CA | 1,340 | 15.60 | $48,850 |
| Merced, CA | 200 | 13.79 | $57,930 |
| Yakima, WA | 220 | 12.41 | $61,970 |