SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA comes to $94,570 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 18.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA comes to $94,570 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 18.3%. Pay ranges from under $65,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $127,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,860 to $112,810.
Employment stands at 1,880, or 5.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $99,890. Of the 481 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 119th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,160 | −18.5% |
| 25th | $77,860 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $94,570 | +18.3% |
| 75th | $112,810 | +41.2% |
| 90th | $127,890 | +60.0% |
| Mean | $95,130 | +19.0% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $99,890 | 13,110 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $83,570 | 880 | |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $82,370 | 690 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $81,650 | 310 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $79,680 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $94,570 buys what $89,386 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,386US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,570 a year, 18.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,160 to $127,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,880 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $99,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $94,570, or $45.46 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 Worcester, MA is 18.3% 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $127,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,160 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 Boston, at $99,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,880 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. 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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