How much does a farm supervisor make?
a year · about $29 an hour
A typical farm supervisor in the United States makes $59,320 a year, about $29 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
A farm supervisor checks fields, animals, buildings, and equipment, then sets the day’s jobs and safety rules for workers. They may operate a tractor, inspect crops, and organize supplies, harvests, and crew schedules.
Did you know? In the U.S., 66% of surveyed people in this job said they usually work more than 40 hours a week.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $38,990 and $91,770How do you become one?
In the United States, people usually build hands-on experience in farming, fishing, or forestry first. Related experience is required, and vocational training, on-the-job learning, or an associate degree may help; O*NET gives no standard starting age, exam, or license for this job.
School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience
Good for people who like leading and selling and building and doing
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, location, and the kind of employer; wages vary across industries and areas. Hours matter too: many people in this job work more than 40 hours a week.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Georgia ($70,560), lowest in Texas ($53,170).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $38,990 | $59,320 | $91,770 | about 28,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $70,560 | about 770 |
| Idaho | $69,360 | about 530 |
| New York | $66,460 | about 520 |
| Washington | $66,200 | about 1,000 |
| Colorado | $66,030 | about 640 |
Official definition: 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).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/45-1011.00
- omb.report/icr/202302-1235-001/doc/131645601.pdf
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes451011.htm
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/45-1011.00
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY