SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Carson City
Carson City, NV · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Carson City, NV comes to $89,870 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 12.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Carson City, NV comes to $89,870 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 12.4%. Pay ranges from under $59,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,600 to $122,480.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $80,630. Of the 174 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 35th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,510 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $73,600 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $89,870 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $122,480 | +53.3% |
| 90th | $132,780 | +66.1% |
| Mean | $96,690 | +21.0% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Carson City sit close to the national average, so $89,870 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,870US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,870 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,510 to $132,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $80,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Carson City, NV?
The median annual wage is $89,870, or $43.21 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 Carson City, NV is 12.4% 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 Carson City, NV earns more than $132,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,510 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 Las Vegas, at $80,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Carson City, NV. 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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