First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$79,920
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$38.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$128,260
entry level starts ~$53,280
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 812,000 employed

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers make?

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn a median annual salary of $79,920 in the United States, which works out to roughly $38.42 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $53,280 at the entry level and $128,260 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $63,400 and $101,460 a year.

That is $18,530 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn between $63,400 and $101,460 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$53,280$25.62
25th percentile (early career)$63,400$30.48
50th percentile (median)$79,920$38.42
75th percentile (experienced)$101,460$48.78
90th percentile (top earners)$128,260$61.66

Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers pay at $109,570 a year, followed by Illinois ($105,750) and New Jersey ($105,510). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $61,230 — a gap of $48,340 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$109,570$52.68+37%
2Illinois$105,750$50.84+32%
3New Jersey$105,510$50.73+32%
4Oregon$103,070$49.55+29%
5Hawaii$102,630$49.34+28%

Workforce and education

About 812,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $86,450 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers make in the United States?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary in the United States is $79,920 per year, or about $38.42 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $53,280, while the top 10% of earners make $128,260 or more.
How does First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers median of $79,920 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, with a median salary of $109,570 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers work in the United States?
About 812,000 people were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.