Construction supervisor salary in Arizona
Median $37.76 an hour for 21,550 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction supervisor pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 28th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 43rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $37.50). 21,550 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $27.77 – $31.09 | $57,760 – $64,670 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $31.09 – $45.27 | $64,670 – $94,150 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.27 – $49.51 | $94,150 – $102,980 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $28.53 | $38.38 | $49.82 | 16,770 | 2% above |
| Flagstaff | $27.80 | $36.34 | $46.33 | 320 | 4% below |
| Prescott Valley | $27.47 | $34.90 | $48.31 | 520 | 8% below |
| Tucson | $24.04 | $34.37 | $47.15 | 1,900 | 9% below |
| Sierra Vista | $24.47 | $33.04 | $47.24 | 170 | 12% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $24.04 | $32.38 | $45.32 | 390 | 14% below |
| Yuma | $22.84 | $30.83 | $45.53 | 400 | 18% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.38 | $39.38 | $20.71 | 13,570 |
| 2000 | $20.65 | $38.61 | $21.53 | 13,960 |
| 2001 | $21.55 | $39.17 | $22.39 | 13,490 |
| 2002 | $21.86 | $39.12 | $22.92 | 13,300 |
| 2003 | $21.51 | $37.64 | $23.43 | 12,750 |
| 2004 | $22.49 | $38.33 | $24.25 | 11,610 |
| 2005 | $23.77 | $39.18 | $24.98 | 10,710 |
| 2006 | $25.69 | $41.03 | $25.89 | 11,340 |
| 2007 | $25.79 | $40.04 | $26.90 | 12,280 |
| 2008 | $26.57 | $39.73 | $27.95 | 11,240 |
| 2009 | $27.41 | $41.13 | $28.04 | 8,770 |
| 2010 | $28.45 | $42.00 | $28.21 | 7,770 |
| 2011 | $28.21 | $40.38 | $28.44 | 9,440 |
| 2012 | $27.83 | $39.02 | $28.70 | 11,380 |
| 2013 | $27.60 | $38.14 | $29.03 | 13,450 |
| 2014 | $28.35 | $38.55 | $29.32 | 14,290 |
| 2015 | $27.86 | $37.84 | $29.84 | 13,680 |
| 2016 | $28.21 | $37.84 | $30.28 | 13,120 |
| 2017 | $28.08 | $36.88 | $30.80 | 13,730 |
| 2018 | $29.05 | $37.24 | $31.36 | 15,040 |
| 2019 | $30.15 | $37.97 | $31.83 | 16,410 |
| 2020 | $32.74 | $40.73 | $32.61 | 15,940 |
| 2021 | $30.52 | $36.26 | $34.62 | 15,430 |
| 2022 | $34.92 | $38.41 | $35.62 | 16,950 |
| 2023 | $36.33 | $38.39 | $36.90 | 20,080 |
| 2024 | $37.67 | $38.66 | $37.83 | 21,250 |
| 2025 | $37.76 | $37.76 | $38.42 | 21,550 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Arizona changed by -0.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Arizona?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction supervisors), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 171,192 | $87,894 | $1,690 |
| Pinal County | 5,209 | $74,549 | $1,434 |
| Pima County | 20,437 | $67,558 | $1,299 |
| Coconino County | 3,114 | $61,923 | $1,191 |
| Yavapai County | 5,965 | $61,725 | $1,187 |
| Mohave County | 4,594 | $60,584 | $1,165 |
| Cochise County | 2,055 | $59,540 | $1,145 |
| Gila County | 731 | $58,883 | $1,132 |
| Yuma County | 3,980 | $55,929 | $1,076 |
| Navajo County | 1,687 | $53,234 | $1,024 |
| Apache County | 683 | $47,234 | $908 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Arizona?
The median construction supervisor in Arizona earned $37.76 an hour ($78,550 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $31.09–$45.27; the top 10% earn more than $49.51.
Where does Arizona rank for construction supervisor pay?
Arizona ranks 28th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $37.76 an hour, and 43rd after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Arizona?
BLS counted 21,550 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Arizona in May 2025, 6.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.27; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-1011.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.