SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Racine, WI the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is $93,060 a year, which is 16.4% higher than the national figure of $79,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Racine, WI the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers is $93,060 a year, which is 16.4% higher than the national figure of $79,920. Half of workers earn between $69,640 and $100,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,940 and the ninetieth at $121,530.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.02 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Appleton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $98,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 46th of 265 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,940 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $69,640 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $93,060 | +16.4% |
| 75th | $100,900 | +26.3% |
| 90th | $121,530 | +52.1% |
| Mean | $88,430 | +10.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $98,970 | 1,060 | |
| 2 | Janesville | $97,310 | 560 | |
| 3 | Madison | $93,290 | 2,320 | |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $93,210 | 670 | |
| 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 Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $93,060 goes as far as $98,895 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,895US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,060 a year, 16.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,940 to $121,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $98,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $93,060, or $44.74 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 Racine, WI is 16.4% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $121,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,940 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 Appleton, at $98,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Racine, 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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