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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary in U.S.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in U.S. make a median of $78,690 a year, or about $37.83 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $127K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$79K
Median annual
$37.83/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$127K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,312/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$78,690/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,900/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $51,290, 25th percentile $62,400, median $78,690, 75th percentile $100,200, 90th percentile $126,690. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$62KMedian$79K75th$100K90th$127K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $51,290, 25th percentile $62,400, median $78,690, 75th percentile $100,200, 90th percentile $126,690. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K.Top earners bring in $127K or more - a $75K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New Jersey$104K+32%15,670
Washington$103K+31%21,080
Hawaii$102K+29%2,940
Oregon$101K+28%9,450
Illinois$100K+28%19,690
Alaska$99K+26%3,040
Massachusetts$97K+24%20,110
California$97K+23%72,660
District of Columbia$96K+22%1,250
Rhode Island$96K+22%1,970
Minnesota$96K+22%11,960
New York$95K+21%32,810
Connecticut$85K+8%6,490
Missouri$83K+6%11,430
Wisconsin$81K+4%13,160

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers make in U.S.?

The median is $78,690 a year - that works out to about $37.83 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,290, and experienced first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers can clear $126,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,312/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 26.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers salary is worth about $78,690 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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