SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Akron
Akron, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Akron, OH is $80,660 per year, close to the national median of $79,920 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Akron, OH is $80,660 per year, close to the national median of $79,920 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $58,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,530 to $101,200.
Employment stands at 1,390, or 4.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 96th of 477 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,520 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $68,530 | −14.3% |
| Median (50th) | $80,660 | +0.9% |
| 75th | $101,200 | +26.6% |
| 90th | $106,170 | +32.8% |
| Mean | $84,380 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $82,360 | 5,420 | |
| 2 | Canton | $81,770 | 660 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $80,610 | 3,550 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $80,520 | 4,730 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $80,220 | 1,220 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $78,370 | 1,430 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $77,560 | 100 | |
| 8 | Sandusky | $76,850 | 180 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $74,120 | 730 | |
| 10 | Lima | $73,510 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,660 goes as far as $86,918 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,918US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,660 a year, 0.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,520 to $106,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $82,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $80,660, or $38.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,920, so pay in Akron, OH is 0.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Akron, OH earns more than $106,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $82,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,390 jobs in this occupation in Akron, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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