Construction supervisor salary in Maryland
Median $37.87 an hour for 15,400 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 Maryland: the full range
Maryland ranks 26th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 48th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.07). 15,400 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 | $27.50 – $30.90 | $57,190 – $64,270 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $30.90 – $47.76 | $64,270 – $99,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $47.76 – $58.58 | $99,340 – $121,840 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Maryland
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $30.11 | $46.08 | $72.83 | 10,700 | 22% above |
| Washington DC | $29.19 | $40.16 | $62.15 | 14,660 | 6% above |
| Baltimore | $27.15 | $37.35 | $56.28 | 7,670 | 1% below |
| Salisbury | $26.50 | $37.07 | $52.71 | 240 | 2% below |
| Lexington Park | $23.20 | $35.78 | $55.00 | 310 | 6% below |
| Hagerstown | $23.88 | $35.28 | $49.86 | 430 | 7% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Maryland over time
Table
| Year | Maryland $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.00 | $38.65 | $20.71 | 11,010 |
| 2000 | $21.37 | $39.95 | $21.53 | 10,930 |
| 2001 | $22.73 | $41.32 | $22.39 | 12,070 |
| 2002 | $23.60 | $42.23 | $22.92 | 11,980 |
| 2003 | $24.47 | $42.81 | $23.43 | 12,830 |
| 2004 | $25.62 | $43.66 | $24.25 | 12,880 |
| 2005 | $26.33 | $43.40 | $24.98 | 13,970 |
| 2006 | $26.78 | $42.77 | $25.89 | 14,070 |
| 2007 | $27.89 | $43.31 | $26.90 | 14,190 |
| 2008 | $29.12 | $43.54 | $27.95 | 14,630 |
| 2009 | $29.96 | $44.96 | $28.04 | 13,450 |
| 2010 | $29.80 | $44.00 | $28.21 | 12,680 |
| 2011 | $30.21 | $43.24 | $28.44 | 12,120 |
| 2012 | $30.41 | $42.64 | $28.70 | 11,540 |
| 2013 | $30.65 | $42.36 | $29.03 | 11,610 |
| 2014 | $30.67 | $41.71 | $29.32 | 12,280 |
| 2015 | $31.05 | $42.18 | $29.84 | 14,110 |
| 2016 | $31.47 | $42.21 | $30.28 | 14,770 |
| 2017 | $32.37 | $42.52 | $30.80 | 15,520 |
| 2018 | $32.93 | $42.22 | $31.36 | 15,190 |
| 2019 | $33.11 | $41.69 | $31.83 | 15,100 |
| 2020 | $33.74 | $41.97 | $32.61 | 13,540 |
| 2021 | $35.74 | $42.46 | $34.62 | 14,300 |
| 2022 | $36.13 | $39.75 | $35.62 | 15,360 |
| 2023 | $37.04 | $39.14 | $36.90 | 15,830 |
| 2024 | $36.93 | $37.90 | $37.83 | 15,850 |
| 2025 | $37.87 | $37.87 | $38.42 | 15,400 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Maryland changed by -10.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Maryland?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | 11,104 | $96,041 | $1,847 |
| Prince George's County | 29,336 | $91,129 | $1,752 |
| Anne Arundel County | 20,185 | $89,785 | $1,727 |
| Montgomery County | 21,290 | $89,087 | $1,713 |
| Baltimore County | 24,600 | $87,297 | $1,679 |
| Frederick County | 9,815 | $81,080 | $1,559 |
| Calvert County | 1,736 | $80,342 | $1,545 |
| St. Mary's County | 2,151 | $79,774 | $1,534 |
| Charles County | 2,920 | $77,401 | $1,488 |
| Harford County | 6,443 | $77,153 | $1,484 |
| Carroll County | 6,544 | $74,647 | $1,436 |
| Cecil County | 1,364 | $73,786 | $1,419 |
| Caroline County | 1,103 | $71,433 | $1,374 |
| Talbot County | 1,143 | $65,355 | $1,257 |
| Garrett County | 1,143 | $62,731 | $1,206 |
| Worcester County | 1,232 | $54,822 | $1,054 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Maryland?
The median construction supervisor in Maryland earned $37.87 an hour ($78,760 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $30.90–$47.76; the top 10% earn more than $58.58.
Where does Maryland rank for construction supervisor pay?
Maryland ranks 26th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $37.87 an hour, and 48th after adjusting for Maryland's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Maryland?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Maryland counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Maryland?
BLS counted 15,400 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Maryland in May 2025, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.07; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland 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.