SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $76,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $76,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,920. Half of workers earn between $63,870 and $95,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,750 and the ninetieth at $121,940.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 64th of 282 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,750 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $63,870 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,830 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $95,750 | +19.8% |
| 90th | $121,940 | +52.6% |
| Mean | $81,440 | +1.9% |
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 | Kalamazoo | $76,040 | 530 | |
| 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 Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $76,830 goes as far as $79,865 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,865US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,830 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,750 to $121,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 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 Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $76,830, or $36.94 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 Saginaw, MI is 3.9% 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $121,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,750 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 300 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, 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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