First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Is first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers a good career?
It scores 33/100 and ranks #117 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($79,920 vs $61,390)
- High volume of openings — about 74,400 a year
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Often needs prior experience (5 years or more)
What first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn between $63,400 and $101,460 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
How much do first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers make?
The national median wage is $79,920 a year, with the middle half earning between $63,400 and $101,460 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 33 of 100 and ranks #117 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +5.3% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction worker?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent, usually with 5 years or more.
Where do first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn the most?
Among states, Washington pays the highest median ($109,570). Local pay for every state and metro is below.