SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Yuma, AZ is $79,040 per year, well 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 Yuma, AZ is $79,040 per year, well above the national median of $59,320. The gap of 33.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,510 and $82,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,220 and the ninetieth at $114,000.
Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $59,740. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 54th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,220 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $65,510 | +10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,040 | +33.2% |
| 75th | $82,610 | +39.3% |
| 90th | $114,000 | +92.2% |
| Mean | $77,060 | +29.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $79,040 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$79,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,491US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,040 a year, 33.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,220 to $114,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $59,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $79,040, or $38.00 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 Yuma, AZ is 33.2% 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $114,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,220 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 Phoenix, at $59,740 per year.
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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