SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Rome
Rome, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Rome, GA the median wage is $59,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rome, GA the median wage is $59,970. That is 25.0% lower than the national median of $79,920. Pay ranges from under $39,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,510 to $77,440.
Employment stands at 130, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $80,500. Of the 203 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,600 | −50.5% |
| 25th | $49,510 | −38.1% |
| Median (50th) | $59,970 | −25.0% |
| 75th | $77,440 | −3.1% |
| 90th | $95,700 | +19.7% |
| Mean | $66,500 | −16.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $80,500 | 16,920 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $78,590 | 1,120 | |
| 3 | Warner Robins | $77,120 | 350 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $76,730 | 560 | |
| 5 | Athens | $75,950 | 350 | |
| 6 | Albany | $74,370 | 340 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $74,360 | 1,320 | |
| 8 | Dalton | $69,300 | 190 | |
| 9 | Macon | $69,300 | 520 | |
| 10 | Brunswick | $67,590 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $59,970 goes as far as $62,274 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,274US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,970 a year, 25.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,600 to $95,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $80,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $59,970, or $28.83 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 Rome, GA is 25.0% 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 Rome, GA earns more than $95,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,600 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 Atlanta, at $80,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Rome, GA. 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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