SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 1 metro areas compared
At $62,610, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $59,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,610, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $59,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,280 to $76,030.
Employment stands at 330, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 16th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $56,440. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 331st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $47,280 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,610 | +5.5% |
| 75th | $76,030 | +28.2% |
| 90th | $92,940 | +56.7% |
| Mean | $63,090 | +6.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $56,440 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,610 goes as far as $66,536 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,536US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,610 a year, 5.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,480 to $92,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $56,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $62,610, or $30.10 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 Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $92,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,480 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 Madison, at $56,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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