Career Profile First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $67,400 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Construction Trades Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. General Information Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 429 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 429 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers. +14.3% Employment Change Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.3% between 2023 and 2028. $32.38 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $32.38/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.00, while experienced workers are paid $38.37. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,196 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,652. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers are Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers include Administration and Management, Building and Construction, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers is HS diploma or less. 31% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET