SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $76,040, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kalamazoo, MI tracks the national median of $79,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,040, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kalamazoo, MI tracks the national median of $79,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $52,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,700 to $94,480.
Employment stands at 530, or 4.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Muskegon records the highest median at $84,970. Of the 346 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 83rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,350 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $63,700 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $76,040 | −4.9% |
| 75th | $94,480 | +18.2% |
| 90th | $101,190 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $78,530 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $84,970 | 310 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $82,000 | 430 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $80,610 | 6,600 | |
| 4 | Midland | $79,390 | 220 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $78,410 | 830 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $76,880 | 200 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $76,830 | 300 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $75,960 | 460 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $75,870 | 170 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $75,350 | 2,490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kalamazoo run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $76,040 goes as far as $79,044 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,044US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,040 a year, 4.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,350 to $101,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $84,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kalamazoo, MI?
The median annual wage is $76,040, or $36.56 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 4.9% lower. 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 Kalamazoo, MI earns more than $101,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,350 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 Muskegon, at $84,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Kalamazoo, MI. 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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