SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Arizona
Arizona · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Arizona is $64,900 per year, 9.4% above the national median of $59,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Arizona is $64,900 per year, 9.4% above the national median of $59,320. Half of workers earn between $51,540 and $79,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,210 and the ninetieth at $94,930.
Employment stands at 480, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 12th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Yuma records the highest median at $79,040. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,210 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $51,540 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,900 | +9.4% |
| 75th | $79,520 | +34.1% |
| 90th | $94,930 | +60.0% |
| Mean | $68,730 | +15.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $64,900 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,449US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,900 a year, 9.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,210 to $94,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Yuma, at $79,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $64,900, or $31.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,320, so pay in Arizona is 9.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $94,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Yuma, at $79,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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