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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker

Q: What is the salary of a First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker?

The typical salary range is $55,083 - $110,166 per year.

Operational-level

Also known as: Acoustical Tile Carpenters' Supervisor, Adjustable Steel Joist Setting Supervisor, Asbestos Removal Supervisor, Asphalt Paving Supervisor

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Construction Site SupervisionConstruction ManagementExtraction OperationsConstruction TradesProject ManagementLeadershipOccupational SafetyConstructionBuildingSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Adobe Acrobat Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Procore software

In-demand software

Microsoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

67,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

913,300

in 2025 → 959,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Construction Laborer
Extraction Worker
Heavy Equipment Operator

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker

Where it can lead

Construction Manager
Project Manager
Operations Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI tools for project management, predictive maintenance, and autonomous equipment could assist supervisors by optimizing schedules, identifying potential issues, and automating routine data collection. However, the need for human oversight, safety enforcement, and complex problem-solving in dynamic environments will remain crucial, as AI will primarily augment their decision-making rather than replace it.

Salary

$79,920

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position