First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,560 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.31
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $80,490
Employed locally 40
National median $59,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $50,560
    75th
    $66,150
    90th
    $80,490

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary vs area income 60% Median First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,810
    Tulsa, OK $88,730
    Oklahoma City, OK $84,690
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $84,250
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $82,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,230

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $79,650
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $76,960
    Georgia $74,750
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,740
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $67,770
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,400

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $50,170
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,100
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,220
    Agricultural Inspectors $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Des Moines, IA is $24.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.70 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.8% below the national median of $59,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.