SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD · 7 metro areas compared
At $81,380, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Sioux City, IA tracks the national median of $79,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,380, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Sioux City, IA tracks the national median of $79,920 closely. Pay ranges from under $55,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,480 to $92,850.
Employment stands at 440, or 5.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cedar Rapids records the highest median at $86,880. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,040 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $64,480 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $81,380 | +1.8% |
| 75th | $92,850 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $100,380 | +25.6% |
| Mean | $80,320 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $86,880 | 1,120 | |
| 2 | Davenport | $86,180 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | Des Moines | $82,090 | 2,720 | |
| 4 | Waterloo | $77,760 | 360 | |
| 5 | Dubuque | $77,320 | 280 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $75,380 | 360 | |
| 7 | Ames | $72,260 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $81,380 goes as far as $92,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,380 a year, 1.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,040 to $100,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $86,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Sioux City, IA?
The median annual wage is $81,380, or $39.12 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 Sioux City, IA is 1.8% 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 Sioux City, IA earns more than $100,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,040 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 Cedar Rapids, at $86,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Sioux City, IA. 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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