Construction supervisor salary in Delaware
Median $38.99 an hour for 2,590 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 Delaware: the full range
Delaware ranks 23rd of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 34th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.07). 2,590 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 | $28.67 – $31.17 | $59,630 – $64,840 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $31.17 – $48.08 | $64,840 – $100,000 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $48.08 – $56.09 | $100,000 – $116,670 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Delaware
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $30.11 | $46.08 | $72.83 | 10,700 | 18% above |
| Dover | $28.35 | $37.34 | $50.28 | 290 | 4% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Delaware over time
Table
| Year | Delaware $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.44 | $35.63 | $20.71 | 1,320 |
| 2000 | $20.43 | $38.20 | $21.53 | 1,720 |
| 2001 | $21.88 | $39.77 | $22.39 | 1,600 |
| 2002 | $22.22 | $39.76 | $22.92 | 1,580 |
| 2003 | $23.16 | $40.52 | $23.43 | 1,620 |
| 2004 | $27.50 | $46.87 | $24.25 | 1,880 |
| 2005 | $28.80 | $47.48 | $24.98 | 1,460 |
| 2006 | $29.00 | $46.31 | $25.89 | 1,720 |
| 2007 | $28.55 | $44.33 | $26.90 | 1,670 |
| 2008 | $30.35 | $45.38 | $27.95 | 2,270 |
| 2009 | $29.69 | $44.55 | $28.04 | 1,970 |
| 2010 | $29.42 | $43.44 | $28.21 | 1,810 |
| 2011 | $29.23 | $41.84 | $28.44 | 1,690 |
| 2012 | $30.12 | $42.24 | $28.70 | 1,270 |
| 2013 | $30.77 | $42.52 | $29.03 | 1,280 |
| 2014 | $31.55 | $42.91 | $29.32 | 1,530 |
| 2015 | $32.78 | $44.53 | $29.84 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | $32.59 | $43.72 | $30.28 | 1,820 |
| 2017 | $32.77 | $43.04 | $30.80 | 2,060 |
| 2018 | $34.31 | $43.99 | $31.36 | 2,210 |
| 2019 | $34.86 | $43.90 | $31.83 | 2,170 |
| 2020 | $35.17 | $43.75 | $32.61 | 2,140 |
| 2021 | $37.03 | $44.00 | $34.62 | 2,260 |
| 2022 | $37.77 | $41.55 | $35.62 | 2,480 |
| 2023 | $38.73 | $40.92 | $36.90 | 2,570 |
| 2024 | $39.03 | $40.06 | $37.83 | 2,350 |
| 2025 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.42 | 2,590 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Delaware changed by -12.4% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Delaware?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 15,188 | $84,581 | $1,627 |
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Construction supervisor pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Delaware
Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Delaware?
The median construction supervisor in Delaware earned $38.99 an hour ($81,100 a year) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $31.17–$48.08; the top 10% earn more than $56.09.
Where does Delaware rank for construction supervisor pay?
Delaware ranks 23rd of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $38.99 an hour, and 34th after adjusting for Delaware's cost of living (BEA price parity 99.8, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Delaware?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Delaware counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Delaware?
BLS counted 2,590 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Delaware in May 2025, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.02; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Delaware 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.