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Farming, Fishing & Forestry Jobs & Salaries in Nebraska (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Nebraska employs 2,930 Farming, Fishing & Forestry professionals across 7 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Farming, Fishing & Forestry industry.

2,930
Employed in NE
7
Occupations
$46K
Avg Salary
$28K–$84K
Salary Range (P10–P90)

Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs in Farming, Fishing & Forestry in Nebraska

The best-compensated occupations within Farming, Fishing & Forestry in Nebraska, based on median salary data.

#1
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
$62K
90 employed
#2
Agricultural Inspectors
$55K
370 employed
#3
Agricultural Equipment Operators
$46K
1,090 employed
#4
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
$45K
330 employed
#5
Animal Breeders
$40K
40 employed

All 7 Farming, Fishing & Forestry Jobs in Nebraska by Median Salary

Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Farming, Fishing & Forestry industry in Nebraska, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.

# Job Title Median Salary Mean Salary Employment Hourly Rate
1 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,620 $63,530 90 $30/hr
2 Agricultural Inspectors $55,090 $53,490 370 $26/hr
3 Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,670 $49,070 1,090 $22/hr
4 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $45,560 $47,830 330 $21/hr
5 Animal Breeders $40,220 $41,690 40 $19/hr
6 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,530 $42,430 440 $19/hr
7 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,220 $40,730 570 $17/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Farming, Fishing & Forestry jobs are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 7 Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations with 2,930 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).

What is the highest-paying Farming, Fishing & Forestry job in Nebraska?

The highest-paying Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupation in Nebraska is First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers with a median salary of $62,620/year.

What is the average Farming, Fishing & Forestry salary in Nebraska?

The average median salary across 7 Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations in Nebraska is $46,701/year.

What is the salary range for Farming, Fishing & Forestry in Nebraska?

Salaries in Farming, Fishing & Forestry in Nebraska range from $28,950 (entry-level) to $84,530 (senior) across all occupations.

What are SOC codes?

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations use SOC prefix 45. Data comes from BLS OEWS.

Explore Farming, Fishing & Forestry Career Resources

Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 45* in Nebraska. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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