First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Also called: Construction Supervisors
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Also called: Acoustical Tile Carpenters' Supervisor, Adjustable Steel Joist Setting Supervisor, Asbestos Removal Supervisor, Asphalt Paving Supervisor, Awning Hanger Supervisor, Bailer Operators' Supervisor
Median pay
$79,920
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$53,280 – $128,260
People employed
812,210
Holland code
ECR
Enterprising · Conventional · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you happy talking and working with people most of the day?
- 2.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 3.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
- 4.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 5.Do you want variety, with new tasks often?
- 6.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 7.Are you OK working more than 40 hours a week?
The hard parts
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Tight deadlines are common
- Dealing with conflict is part of the job
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers do
- 01Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
- 02Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- 03Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
- 04Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
- 05Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
- 06Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
Skills that matter most
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 10 years.
- On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
O*NET occupational interest scores, scale 1–7. Take the Free Career Test to compare with your own.
Career changes
Change from first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers85% · −7%
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers85% · 0%
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers79% · −27%
- Facilities Managers76% · +33%
- Construction Managers73% · +44%
Change into first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers89% · $58,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers85% · $79,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers85% · $74,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers84% · $59,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers75% · $93,530
Majors that lead here
- Construction Trades, General
- Mason/Masonry
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller
- Glazier
- Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
- Roofer
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.