SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Appleton
Appleton, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Appleton, WI the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is $98,970 a year, which is 23.8% higher than the national figure of $79,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Appleton, WI the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is $98,970 a year, which is 23.8% higher than the national figure of $79,920. Half of workers earn between $75,740 and $103,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,870 and the ninetieth at $122,220.
The area has 1,060 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 8.6 of every thousand jobs. Janesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 41st of 347 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,870 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $75,740 | −5.2% |
| Median (50th) | $98,970 | +23.8% |
| 75th | $103,420 | +29.4% |
| 90th | $122,220 | +52.9% |
| Mean | $91,460 | +14.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $97,310 | 560 | |
| 2 | Madison | $93,290 | 2,320 | |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $93,210 | 670 | |
| 4 | Racine | $93,060 | 410 | |
| 5 | Eau Claire | $92,060 | 480 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $91,760 | 3,860 | |
| 7 | Green Bay | $81,480 | 880 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $79,560 | 270 | |
| 9 | Fond du Lac | $78,150 | 310 | |
| 10 | Sheboygan | $77,520 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Appleton run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $98,970 goes as far as $105,175 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,175US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,970 a year, 23.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,870 to $122,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $97,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Appleton, WI?
The median annual wage is $98,970, or $47.58 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 Appleton, WI is 23.8% 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 Appleton, WI earns more than $122,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,870 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 Janesville, at $97,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,060 jobs in this occupation in Appleton, WI. 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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