First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary in Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Tennessee have a median of $74,470 a year, below the national $79,920 (−7%); the state ranks 46th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn 57% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Missouri, Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina pay more (up to $87,520 in Missouri) and Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas pay less (down to $61,230 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 17,770 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 5.42 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.04 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $23.56 | $28.46 | $35.81 | $44.77 | $52.08 | $36.94 | 17,770 | 5.42 | 1.04 |
| Annual | $49,000 | $59,190 | $74,470 | $93,130 | $108,320 | $76,830 | ||||
| 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
- 46th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.04
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.42
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $37.90 | $78,830 | $55,250 | $115,430 | 6,510 | 5.92 | 1.13 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36.47 | $75,850 | $49,500 | $109,280 | 2,500 | 4.08 | 0.78 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36.10 | $75,090 | $48,910 | $102,230 | 1,430 | 5.31 | 1.02 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $34.49 | $71,750 | $48,870 | $101,880 | 470 | 4.56 | 0.87 |
| Jackson, TN | $33.60 | $69,890 | $47,820 | $99,790 | 430 | 5.10 | 0.98 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $33.47 | $69,610 | $47,770 | $102,350 | 730 | 6.13 | 1.17 |
| Morristown, TN | $33.15 | $68,950 | $46,650 | $101,370 | 260 | 5.55 | 1.06 |
| Knoxville, TN | $32.13 | $66,830 | $44,810 | $104,520 | 2,680 | 6.31 | 1.21 |
| Cleveland, TN | $30.35 | $63,130 | $48,690 | $98,830 | 200 | 4.64 | 0.89 |
| Johnson City, TN | $30.15 | $62,710 | $46,430 | $94,210 | 360 | 4.40 | 0.84 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $34.14 | $71,010 | $43,200 | $106,030 | 520 | 4.69 | 0.90 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $34.13 | $70,980 | $44,510 | $114,780 | 720 | 6.18 | 1.18 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $30.48 | $63,400 | $45,710 | $107,090 | 560 | 3.94 | 0.75 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29.98 | $62,360 | $43,500 | $97,560 | 570 | 4.92 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $35.81 | $74,470 | 17,770 | 1.04 |
| Alabama | $30.83 | $64,120 | 13,580 | 1.23 |
| Arkansas | $29.44 | $61,230 | 6,590 | 0.97 |
| Georgia | $37.71 | $78,430 | 26,770 | 1.05 |
| Kentucky | $35.33 | $73,490 | 9,620 | 0.92 |
| Missouri | $42.08 | $87,520 | 13,330 | 0.87 |
| Mississippi | $32.17 | $66,910 | 7,040 | 1.16 |
| North Carolina | $36.19 | $75,270 | 32,460 | 1.26 |
| Virginia | $37.81 | $78,640 | 24,970 | 1.16 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.