SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Idaho
Idaho · 3 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is $69,360 a year, which is 16.9% higher than the national figure of $59,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is $69,360 a year, which is 16.9% higher than the national figure of $59,320. Half of workers earn between $49,700 and $77,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,190 and the ninetieth at $98,350.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 5th by median wage. Coeur d'Alene leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 192nd of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $49,700 | −16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $69,360 | +16.9% |
| 75th | $77,510 | +30.7% |
| 90th | $98,350 | +65.8% |
| Mean | $66,600 | +12.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $82,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $68,330 | 120 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $65,190 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $69,360 goes as far as $72,628 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,628US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,360 a year, 16.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,190 to $98,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $82,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $69,360, or $33.35 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 Idaho is 16.9% 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 Idaho earns more than $98,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,190 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $82,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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