SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Arkansas
Arkansas · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Arkansas is $62,790 per year, close to the national median of $59,320 for the same occupation.
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 Arkansas is $62,790 per year, close to the national median of $59,320 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,120 to $72,090.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 14th by median wage. Little Rock leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 184th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,300 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $47,120 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,790 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $72,090 | +21.5% |
| 90th | $72,610 | +22.4% |
| Mean | $58,320 | −1.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $52,880 | 30 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $44,930 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $62,790 goes as far as $72,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,790 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,300 to $72,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $52,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $62,790, or $30.19 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 Arkansas is 5.8% 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 Arkansas earns more than $72,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,300 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 Little Rock, at $52,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. 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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