Construction supervisor salary in Kentucky
Median $35.33 an hour for 9,620 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 Kentucky: the full range
Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 30th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.17). 9,620 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 | $22.48 – $28.55 | $46,750 – $59,390 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.55 – $40.92 | $59,390 – $85,110 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $40.92 – $47.90 | $85,110 – $99,630 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Kentucky
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $27.80 | $38.71 | $50.69 | 4,730 | 10% above |
| Louisville | $26.31 | $38.07 | $48.55 | 3,240 | 8% above |
| Lexington | $24.41 | $36.77 | $49.80 | 1,490 | 4% above |
| Huntington | $23.53 | $35.49 | $56.76 | 890 | about the same as |
| Bowling Green | $21.56 | $35.14 | $47.17 | 370 | 1% below |
| Paducah | $23.78 | $35.02 | $50.41 | 350 | 1% below |
| Clarksville | $23.49 | $34.49 | $48.98 | 470 | 2% below |
| Owensboro | $22.97 | $34.34 | $48.43 | 210 | 3% below |
| Elizabethtown | $20.97 | $30.64 | $47.30 | 150 | 13% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Kentucky over time
Table
| Year | Kentucky $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.14 | $35.05 | $20.71 | 9,040 |
| 2000 | $19.18 | $35.86 | $21.53 | 8,850 |
| 2001 | $20.34 | $36.98 | $22.39 | 9,490 |
| 2002 | $20.97 | $37.53 | $22.92 | 8,530 |
| 2003 | $21.38 | $37.41 | $23.43 | 8,430 |
| 2004 | $21.29 | $36.28 | $24.25 | 8,540 |
| 2005 | $21.66 | $35.71 | $24.98 | 8,210 |
| 2006 | $22.42 | $35.80 | $25.89 | 8,540 |
| 2007 | $22.64 | $35.15 | $26.90 | 8,140 |
| 2008 | $22.66 | $33.88 | $27.95 | 8,170 |
| 2009 | $23.91 | $35.88 | $28.04 | 6,920 |
| 2010 | $25.03 | $36.95 | $28.21 | 6,730 |
| 2011 | $25.56 | $36.58 | $28.44 | 6,650 |
| 2012 | $25.29 | $35.46 | $28.70 | 7,050 |
| 2013 | $25.64 | $35.43 | $29.03 | 6,600 |
| 2014 | $27.41 | $37.28 | $29.32 | 6,930 |
| 2015 | $27.46 | $37.30 | $29.84 | 7,170 |
| 2016 | $28.07 | $37.65 | $30.28 | 7,270 |
| 2017 | $28.38 | $37.27 | $30.80 | 6,940 |
| 2018 | $28.92 | $37.08 | $31.36 | 7,200 |
| 2019 | $28.98 | $36.49 | $31.83 | 7,290 |
| 2020 | $29.67 | $36.91 | $32.61 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | $29.99 | $35.63 | $34.62 | 6,140 |
| 2022 | $30.73 | $33.81 | $35.62 | 6,950 |
| 2023 | $32.68 | $34.53 | $36.90 | 8,120 |
| 2024 | $35.11 | $36.03 | $37.83 | 8,560 |
| 2025 | $35.33 | $35.33 | $38.42 | 9,620 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Kentucky changed by -5.3% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Kentucky?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 331 | $94,871 | $1,824 |
| Muhlenberg County | 428 | $94,376 | $1,815 |
| Lewis County | 162 | $90,999 | $1,750 |
| Harrison County | 163 | $89,297 | $1,717 |
| Livingston County | 787 | $88,300 | $1,698 |
| Jefferson County | 21,821 | $82,638 | $1,589 |
| Boyd County | 1,655 | $81,834 | $1,574 |
| Mason County | 439 | $80,265 | $1,544 |
| Fayette County | 11,077 | $80,029 | $1,539 |
| Webster County | 492 | $78,074 | $1,501 |
| Trimble County | 93 | $77,530 | $1,491 |
| Henderson County | 1,002 | $76,429 | $1,470 |
| Bullitt County | 1,670 | $75,367 | $1,449 |
| Union County | 366 | $75,098 | $1,444 |
| Laurel County | 962 | $74,739 | $1,437 |
| Warren County | 3,672 | $74,278 | $1,428 |
| Garrard County | 449 | $74,143 | $1,426 |
| Scott County | 743 | $73,818 | $1,420 |
| Hopkins County | 928 | $72,796 | $1,400 |
| Meade County | 779 | $72,792 | $1,400 |
| Shelby County | 825 | $70,836 | $1,362 |
| Todd County | 141 | $70,161 | $1,349 |
| McCracken County | 2,426 | $68,843 | $1,324 |
| Bourbon County | 328 | $68,761 | $1,322 |
| Nelson County | 1,498 | $67,878 | $1,305 |
| Knox County | 215 | $67,461 | $1,297 |
| Jessamine County | 1,656 | $66,986 | $1,288 |
| Bell County | 208 | $66,805 | $1,285 |
| Clark County | 713 | $66,099 | $1,271 |
| Grayson County | 373 | $64,997 | $1,250 |
| Woodford County | 416 | $63,722 | $1,225 |
| Lyon County | 131 | $63,660 | $1,224 |
| Daviess County | 2,280 | $62,240 | $1,197 |
| Mercer County | 345 | $61,597 | $1,185 |
| Johnson County | 148 | $61,479 | $1,182 |
| Edmonson County | 120 | $60,715 | $1,168 |
| Larue County | 223 | $59,748 | $1,149 |
| Floyd County | 380 | $59,688 | $1,148 |
| Boyle County | 485 | $59,622 | $1,147 |
| Lawrence County | 113 | $58,985 | $1,134 |
| Barren County | 765 | $58,314 | $1,121 |
| Breckinridge County | 332 | $58,007 | $1,116 |
| Breathitt County | 70 | $57,889 | $1,113 |
| Carter County | 305 | $57,724 | $1,110 |
| Bath County | 251 | $57,322 | $1,102 |
| Spencer County | 262 | $57,217 | $1,100 |
| Gallatin County | 37 | $57,162 | $1,099 |
| Ohio County | 197 | $57,066 | $1,097 |
| Henry County | 101 | $55,550 | $1,068 |
| McLean County | 101 | $55,144 | $1,060 |
| Graves County | 442 | $55,122 | $1,060 |
| Ballard County | 118 | $54,041 | $1,039 |
| Wayne County | 59 | $53,675 | $1,032 |
| Butler County | 116 | $53,466 | $1,028 |
| Pike County | 509 | $52,158 | $1,003 |
| Logan County | 423 | $51,701 | $994 |
| Clinton County | 66 | $51,366 | $988 |
| Calloway County | 721 | $51,181 | $984 |
| Bracken County | 91 | $50,198 | $965 |
| Morgan County | 375 | $49,562 | $953 |
| Crittenden County | 44 | $48,150 | $926 |
| Clay County | 107 | $47,906 | $921 |
| Jackson County | 40 | $45,901 | $883 |
| Estill County | 34 | $44,525 | $856 |
| Trigg County | 153 | $43,960 | $845 |
| Knott County | 61 | $43,448 | $836 |
| Letcher County | 71 | $43,373 | $834 |
| Fulton County | 47 | $26,937 | $518 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Kentucky?
The median construction supervisor in Kentucky earned $35.33 an hour ($73,490 a year) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $28.55–$40.92; the top 10% earn more than $47.90.
Where does Kentucky rank for construction supervisor pay?
Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $35.33 an hour, and 30th after adjusting for Kentucky's cost of living (BEA price parity 90.2, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Kentucky?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Kentucky counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Kentucky?
BLS counted 9,620 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Kentucky in May 2025, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.92; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky 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.