California Median
$97,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $79,920
State Rank
#9 of 51
71,750 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers make in California?
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in California take home a median of $97,680 annually — roughly $46.96 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $79,920.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $60,690 while the top 10% make $156,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,740 and $128,690 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,690 | $29.18 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,740 | $36.89 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,680 | $46.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $128,690 | $61.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,530 | $75.25 |
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How California compares
California ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary in other states
Washington $109,570Illinois $105,750New Jersey $105,510Oregon $103,070Hawaii $102,630Alaska $102,140Rhode Island $98,590Massachusetts $97,850Minnesota $97,610New York $95,700Connecticut $92,260Missouri $87,520District of Columbia $86,520Wisconsin $85,350Indiana $82,530Vermont $82,490Nevada $81,990Pennsylvania $81,540North Dakota $81,370Colorado $81,230New Hampshire $81,220Delaware $81,100West Virginia $80,060Ohio $79,580Maryland $78,760Virginia $78,640Arizona $78,550Iowa $78,510Georgia $78,430Wyoming $78,250Michigan $78,180South Dakota $77,690Maine $77,290Utah $77,280Montana $76,910Kansas $76,780Florida $75,790Nebraska $75,570Idaho $75,550Louisiana $75,360South Carolina $75,350North Carolina $75,270New Mexico $75,130Texas $74,520Tennessee $74,470Kentucky $73,490Oklahoma $73,040Mississippi $66,910Alabama $64,120Arkansas $61,230
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in California
Nationally, about 812,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($97,680) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers make in California?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary in California is $97,680 per year, or about $46.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,690 at the entry level to $156,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers about 22% more than the national median of $79,920. California ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $97,680 a year. About 71,750 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.