First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn a median $64,120 a year, well below the national median of $79,920 (−20%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn 40% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Every neighbouring state pays more: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi range from $66,910 in Mississippi to $78,430 in Georgia. Alabama employs 13,580 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 6.42 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.23 means the occupation is more concentrated in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $21.57 | $26.75 | $30.83 | $38.62 | $50.49 | $34.16 | 13,580 | 6.42 | 1.23 |
| Annual | $44,860 | $55,640 | $64,120 | $80,340 | $105,030 | $71,050 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $25.62 | $30.48 | $38.42 | $48.78 | $61.66 | $41.56 | 812,210 | – | – |
| Annual | $53,280 | $63,400 | $79,920 | $101,460 | $128,260 | $86,450 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.42
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36.24 | $75,380 | $47,520 | $121,690 | 860 | 7.93 | 1.52 |
| Decatur, AL | $35.74 | $74,330 | $49,640 | $100,500 | 500 | 8.12 | 1.55 |
| Birmingham, AL | $34.27 | $71,280 | $48,070 | $123,700 | 3,720 | 7.15 | 1.37 |
| Mobile, AL | $33.17 | $69,000 | $46,940 | $100,660 | 1,510 | 8.77 | 1.68 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $31.34 | $65,200 | $46,090 | $98,240 | 580 | 4.99 | 0.95 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $30.54 | $63,520 | $43,950 | $95,380 | 450 | 8.01 | 1.53 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $30.30 | $63,020 | $44,880 | $101,670 | 450 | 6.24 | 1.19 |
| Huntsville, AL | $30.12 | $62,650 | $43,090 | $96,500 | 1,330 | 4.98 | 0.95 |
| Montgomery, AL | $29.68 | $61,740 | $42,670 | $97,500 | 790 | 4.78 | 0.91 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $29.57 | $61,500 | $38,090 | $98,730 | 640 | 7.31 | 1.40 |
| Dothan, AL | $29.04 | $60,410 | $39,040 | $92,340 | 330 | 5.51 | 1.05 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $28.34 | $58,960 | $34,360 | $93,850 | 200 | 4.64 | 0.89 |
| Gadsden, AL | $27.70 | $57,610 | $39,010 | $91,100 | 140 | 4.16 | 0.80 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29.60 | $61,570 | $37,610 | $100,140 | 340 | 5.23 | 1.00 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29.35 | $61,040 | $36,790 | $108,210 | 360 | 5.38 | 1.03 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29.00 | $60,310 | $38,620 | $102,560 | 670 | 4.37 | 0.84 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $28.80 | $59,910 | $39,050 | $101,130 | 390 | 4.70 | 0.90 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30.83 | $64,120 | 13,580 | 1.23 |
| Florida | $36.44 | $75,790 | 69,830 | 1.35 |
| Georgia | $37.71 | $78,430 | 26,770 | 1.05 |
| Mississippi | $32.17 | $66,910 | 7,040 | 1.16 |
| Tennessee | $35.81 | $74,470 | 17,770 | 1.04 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.