SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $83,750, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $79,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,750, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $79,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,310 to $106,680.
Employment stands at 1,840, or 4.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $103,990. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 149th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,440 | −24.4% |
| 25th | $70,310 | −12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $83,750 | +4.8% |
| 75th | $106,680 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $126,710 | +58.5% |
| Mean | $90,250 | +12.9% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $103,990 | 28,220 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $82,960 | 900 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $82,190 | 1,730 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $81,380 | 2,080 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $81,230 | 1,060 | |
| 6 | Binghamton | $79,490 | 400 | |
| 7 | Elmira | $78,720 | 140 | |
| 8 | Ithaca | $77,860 | 90 | |
| 9 | Kingston | $76,580 | 220 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $76,150 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $83,750 buys what $77,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,750 a year, 4.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,440 to $126,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $103,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $83,750, or $40.27 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 Albany, NY is 4.8% 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 Albany, NY earns more than $126,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,440 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 New York, at $103,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,840 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. 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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