How much does a farm supervisor make?

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.

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).

What's a typical day like?

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.

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.

Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)

Good for people who like leading and selling and building and doing.

In the U.S., 66% of surveyed people in this job said they usually work more than 40 hours a week.