SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — South Arkansas
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Arkansas, AR comes to $66,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,320 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Arkansas, AR comes to $66,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,320 by 11.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,330 and $72,090. The lowest tenth earn under $47,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,090.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. 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 73rd of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $52,330 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,260 | +11.7% |
| 75th | $72,090 | +21.5% |
| 90th | $72,090 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $64,510 | +8.7% |
Other 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 South Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $66,260 goes as far as $76,249 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,249US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,260 a year, 11.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,120 to $72,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in 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 South Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $66,260, or $31.86 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 South Arkansas, AR is 11.7% 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 South Arkansas, AR earns more than $72,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,120 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 60 jobs in this occupation in South Arkansas, AR. 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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