Career Profile
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers
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.
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
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.
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.
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 5 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.