SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Nevada is $81,990 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 Nevada is $81,990 per year, close to the national median of $79,920 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $57,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,660 to $108,410.
Employment stands at 9,680, or 6.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 18th by median wage. Carson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $89,870. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 167th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,730 | −27.8% |
| 25th | $66,660 | −16.6% |
| Median (50th) | $81,990 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $108,410 | +35.6% |
| 90th | $130,860 | +63.7% |
| Mean | $90,360 | +13.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson City | $89,870 | 160 | |
| 2 | Las Vegas | $80,630 | 6,230 | |
| 3 | Reno | $80,610 | 2,020 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $81,990 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,990US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,990 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,730 to $130,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,680 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Carson City, at $89,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $81,990, or $39.42 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 Nevada is 2.6% 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 Nevada earns more than $130,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,730 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 Carson City, at $89,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,680 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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