First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers to increase by 5.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 913,300 to 959,400 jobs. Its estimate of 67,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($79,920), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
913,300
Projected employment (2034)
959,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
67,000
Pay & Preparation
$79,920
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Coordination (3.88/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Coordination (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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