First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
SOC Code: 45-1011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $56,118 | $75,234 | $94,370 | $113,485 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $62,275 | $74,110 | $85,966 | $97,802 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $45,240 | $62,400 | $79,581 | $96,741 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $45,240 | $62,400 | $79,581 | $96,741 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51,750 | $66,456 | $81,162 | $95,867 |
| Anchorage, AK | $45,469 | $62,005 | $78,562 | $95,098 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,763 | $69,514 | $82,264 | $95,014 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,384 | $62,400 | $78,416 | $94,432 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,909 | $69,077 | $81,224 | $93,392 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $48,173 | $63,045 | $77,938 | $92,810 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.5 | |
| Time Management | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.9 |
| Production and Processing | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Biology | 3.2 |
| Food Production | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 32.9% |
| High school diploma | 31.5% |
| Some college | 13.7% |
| Less than high school | 9.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
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