SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Utah
Utah · 5 metro areas compared
At $77,280, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Utah tracks the national median of $79,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,280, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Utah tracks the national median of $79,920 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,310 and $94,150. The lowest tenth earn under $54,870, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,400.
Employment stands at 14,270, or 8.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 35th by median wage. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 197th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,870 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $63,310 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,280 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $94,150 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $114,400 | +43.1% |
| Mean | $81,000 | +1.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $78,730 | 6,160 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $76,620 | 2,080 | |
| 3 | Provo | $76,070 | 2,740 | |
| 4 | St. George | $74,060 | 820 | |
| 5 | Logan | $69,980 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $77,280 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,280 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,870 to $114,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $78,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $77,280, or $37.15 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 Utah is 3.3% 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 Utah earns more than $114,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,870 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 Salt Lake City, at $78,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,270 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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