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First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn a median $79,920 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations

U.S. median
$79,920
$38.42 per hour
Range
$53,280 – $128,260
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
812,210
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in the U.S. rose from $78,690 (May 2024) to $79,920 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.

What first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
+5.0% (faster than average)
Openings per year
67,000
Self-employed
11%

Employment of first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers is projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 67,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$65,054
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,421Monthly
$2,711Twice a month
$2,502Every 2 weeks
$31.28Hourly
  • Federal income tax$8,752
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,955
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,159
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$65,054

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$53,280$25.62$44,990
25th percentile$63,400$30.48$53,122
Median (50th)$79,920$38.42$65,054
75th percentile$101,460$48.78$80,207
90th percentile (top earners)$128,260$61.66$98,932

Best cities for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Seattle, WA$121,130$94,045$84,62411,040
2San Jose, CA$129,700$90,397$81,8654,770
3Chicago, IL$111,260$81,739$78,90213,420
4St. Louis, MO$96,620$73,198$76,9806,680
5Portland, OR$112,480$78,947$74,8885,880
6San Francisco, CA$120,810$85,244$73,7329,810
7Providence, RI$97,560$74,422$73,1253,350
8Minneapolis, MN$103,290$75,994$72,4988,310
9Milwaukee, WI$91,760$69,900$72,1093,860
10Philadelphia, PA$95,840$73,311$71,48510,700
11Kansas City, MO$84,100$64,979$70,2155,860
12Des Moines, IA$82,090$64,113$69,9152,720
13Beaumont, TX$76,390$62,570$69,4872,460
14Indianapolis, IN$85,300$66,352$69,3366,250
15Baton Rouge, LA$78,870$62,335$68,6664,680
16Boston, MA$99,890$74,328$68,65313,110
17Columbus, OH$82,360$65,288$68,3865,420
18Pittsburgh, PA$83,030$64,693$68,3346,000
19New York, NY$103,990$76,892$68,31028,220
20Cleveland, OH$80,610$64,105$68,2523,550
21Midland, TX$79,940$65,068$67,9332,700
22Memphis, TN$75,850$62,190$67,4672,500
23Hartford, CT$90,510$69,101$67,2542,520
24Cincinnati, OH$80,520$64,044$67,1534,730
25Nashville, TN$78,830$64,287$66,7316,510

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Washington $109,570+6.1%$85,912 $73,410 – $167,12019,550
Illinois $105,750+5.4%$78,135 $62,500 – $132,59019,340
New Jersey $105,510+1.6%$78,525 $63,210 – $153,94016,230
Oregon $103,070+2.2%$73,151 $64,450 – $154,1707,890
Hawaii $102,630+0.8%$74,760 $64,570 – $132,5502,890
Alaska $102,140+3.2%$80,685 $61,530 – $158,4802,690
Rhode Island $98,590+2.4%$75,107 $58,240 – $131,8902,060
Massachusetts $97,850+0.4%$72,995 $67,660 – $134,82018,330
California $97,680+0.6%$71,423 $60,690 – $156,53071,750
Minnesota $97,610+1.8%$72,385 $59,360 – $128,38013,580
New York $95,700+0.4%$71,549 $61,240 – $140,21029,600
Connecticut $92,260+8.5%$70,236 $63,660 – $123,7906,980
Missouri $87,520+5.3%$67,224 $57,240 – $120,28013,330
District of Columbia $86,520−10.2%$65,311 $64,310 – $127,9201,420
Wisconsin $85,350+4.8%$65,731 $54,840 – $122,88015,150
Indiana $82,530+2.4%$64,485 $57,990 – $120,73016,450
Vermont $82,490+5.4%$63,878 $61,870 – $124,4201,010
Nevada $81,990+0.7%$66,510 $57,730 – $130,8609,680
Pennsylvania $81,540+1.6%$63,690 $58,430 – $133,14026,860
North Dakota $81,370+1.3%$65,746 $60,320 – $146,8604,350
Colorado $81,230+2.6%$63,110 $59,740 – $122,77021,380
New Hampshire $81,220+1.6%$65,968 $57,600 – $124,7203,590
Delaware $81,100−0.1%$61,872 $59,630 – $116,6702,590
West Virginia $80,060−0.4%$62,228 $51,220 – $127,1805,380
Ohio $79,580+2.4%$63,408 $57,850 – $107,06023,640
Maryland $78,760+2.6%$60,860 $57,190 – $121,84015,400
Virginia $78,640+2.6%$60,446 $54,340 – $117,50024,970
Arizona $78,550+0.3%$62,335 $57,760 – $102,98021,550
Iowa $78,510+0.7%$61,730 $56,660 – $105,9609,660
Georgia $78,430+4.0%$60,558 $51,170 – $119,75026,770
Wyoming $78,250+1.0%$63,879 $57,000 – $127,1703,270
Michigan $78,180+1.5%$60,758 $57,140 – $119,99016,660
South Dakota $77,690+2.4%$63,485 $60,200 – $97,9402,360
Maine $77,290+2.1%$59,168 $55,350 – $108,7503,130
Utah $77,280+1.6%$60,685 $54,870 – $114,40014,270
Montana $76,910+2.6%$59,952 $56,960 – $103,1404,350
Kansas $76,780+1.4%$59,360 $52,810 – $113,4608,940
Florida $75,790+6.7%$62,148 $49,920 – $118,30069,830
Nebraska $75,570−1.5%$59,435 $50,440 – $105,2106,020
Idaho $75,550+4.4%$59,084 $54,700 – $104,4306,730
Louisiana $75,360+4.1%$59,971 $49,920 – $104,40014,070
South Carolina $75,350+1.5%$58,475 $52,220 – $105,84013,150
North Carolina $75,270+2.7%$59,288 $51,040 – $104,85032,460
New Mexico $75,130+1.7%$59,319 $47,370 – $131,2506,790
Texas $74,520+1.5%$61,255 $48,000 – $109,46090,010
Tennessee $74,470+3.7%$61,220 $49,000 – $108,32017,770
Kentucky $73,490+0.6%$58,076 $46,750 – $99,6309,620
Oklahoma $73,040+2.7%$57,472 $46,400 – $120,24011,520
Mississippi $66,910+3.4%$53,957 $45,930 – $103,7507,040
Alabama $64,120+0.1%$50,759 $44,860 – $105,03013,580
Arkansas $61,230−1.6%$49,203 $45,150 – $89,0206,590

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Roof Bolters, Mining$78,540High school diploma or equivalent-18.9%
Boilermaker$76,410High school diploma or equivalent-1.8%
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170High school diploma or equivalent-13.0%
Construction and Building Inspector$74,690High school diploma or equivalent0.0%
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$74,500No formal educational credential-15.8%
Pile Driver Operator$73,300High school diploma or equivalent-5.7%
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other$70,130No formal educational credential-1.0%
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator$70,070High school diploma or equivalent+1.5%
Taper$68,270No formal educational credential-1.6%
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$67,890No formal educational credential+0.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisor of construction trades and extraction workers make?

The national median salary for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers is $79,920 a year ($38.42 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,280 and the top 10% earn over $128,260. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers the most?

Washington has the highest median pay at $109,570. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers are there in the U.S.?

About 812,210 people work as first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers nationwide.

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