# SOC 45-1011: First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/45-1011
Employers filed 139 certified H-1B applications for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011) roles, requesting 168 workers. The average offered wage is $44,105/yr, 26% below the BLS national median ($59,320/yr). (2025, SOC 45-1011) The largest filers are Schroeders Flowers Inc., Murphy-Brown LLC and Texas FARM, LLC.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 139 |
| Total workers | 168 |
| Average offered wage | $44K |
| Average prevailing wage | $40K |
| BLS median wage | $59K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 45-1011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |
Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -26% |
## Top employers (of 82)
| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Schroeders Flowers Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/schroeders-flowers-inc-33eec759db) | 20 | 48 | $35K | $59K |
| [Murphy-Brown LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/murphy-brown-llc-92b378b683) | 19 | 19 | $36K | $59K |
| [Texas FARM, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/texas-farm-llc-347b2f6f99) | 12 | 12 | $35K | $59K |
| [Morada Produce Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/morada-produce-company-cb75ec67fe) | 11 | 136 | $41K | $59K |
| [McArthur Farms Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mcarthur-farms-inc-83c10c4156) | 9 | 9 | $36K | $59K |
| [Kurt Weiss Greenhouses, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kurt-weiss-greenhouses-inc-eabe3135b7) | 8 | 8 | $38K | $59K |
| [Mulcahy Racing Stables, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mulcahy-racing-stables-llc-1a38fdecff) | 7 | 7 | $40K | $59K |
| [Summerhill Landscapes Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/summerhill-landscapes-inc-d9473c0cd4) | 6 | 6 | $52K | $59K |
| [Gerten Greenhouses & Garden CENTER, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/gerten-greenhouses-garden-center-inc-243f8d5781) | 6 | 6 | $55K | $59K |
| [Kurt Weiss Greenhouses of PA, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kurt-weiss-greenhouses-of-pa-inc-025c8ff1e1) | 5 | 5 | $41K | $59K |
## Filing trend
| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 9 | $35K |
| 2011 | 34 | 37 | $45K |
| 2012 | 40 | 42 | $41K |
| 2013 | 16 | 16 | $42K |
| 2014 | 18 | 20 | $35K |
| 2015 | 16 | 28 | - |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $58K |
| 2017 | 5 | 7 | $38K |
| 2018 | 6 | 16 | $42K |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $101K |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | $50K |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $58K |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | $60K |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $54K |
## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)
| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 27 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.
## More
- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/45-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=45-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=45-1011
## References
1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.
4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.