Construction supervisor salary in Massachusetts
Median $47.04 an hour for 18,330 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 Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 8th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $44.46). 18,330 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 | $32.53 – $38.44 | $67,660 – $79,960 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.44 – $57.85 | $79,960 – $120,330 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $57.85 – $64.82 | $120,330 – $134,820 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $33.35 | $48.02 | $66.34 | 13,110 | 2% above |
| Providence | $29.52 | $46.91 | $62.43 | 3,350 | about the same as |
| Worcester | $31.33 | $45.46 | $61.49 | 1,880 | 3% below |
| Springfield | $30.12 | $40.18 | $60.08 | 880 | 15% below |
| Barnstable | $30.64 | $39.60 | $58.78 | 690 | 16% below |
| Amherst | $30.80 | $39.26 | $61.15 | 310 | 17% below |
| Pittsfield | $28.76 | $38.31 | $57.45 | 320 | 19% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $25.68 | $49.62 | $20.71 | 7,400 |
| 2000 | $25.42 | $47.52 | $21.53 | 8,440 |
| 2001 | $26.28 | $47.77 | $22.39 | 8,130 |
| 2002 | $27.46 | $49.14 | $22.92 | 8,960 |
| 2003 | $28.03 | $49.04 | $23.43 | 8,670 |
| 2004 | $28.25 | $48.15 | $24.25 | 9,100 |
| 2005 | $29.68 | $48.93 | $24.98 | 9,360 |
| 2006 | $30.73 | $49.07 | $25.89 | 9,710 |
| 2007 | $33.10 | $51.39 | $26.90 | 9,410 |
| 2008 | $33.79 | $50.53 | $27.95 | 9,480 |
| 2009 | $34.34 | $51.53 | $28.04 | 8,650 |
| 2010 | $33.39 | $49.30 | $28.21 | 8,200 |
| 2011 | $34.29 | $49.08 | $28.44 | 8,360 |
| 2012 | $34.13 | $47.86 | $28.70 | 8,590 |
| 2013 | $33.96 | $46.93 | $29.03 | 8,870 |
| 2014 | $34.81 | $47.34 | $29.32 | 8,860 |
| 2015 | $35.79 | $48.61 | $29.84 | 9,980 |
| 2016 | $37.42 | $50.19 | $30.28 | 10,760 |
| 2017 | $37.05 | $48.66 | $30.80 | 11,870 |
| 2018 | $38.89 | $49.86 | $31.36 | 13,350 |
| 2019 | $40.67 | $51.21 | $31.83 | 13,900 |
| 2020 | $43.82 | $54.51 | $32.61 | 13,070 |
| 2021 | $47.17 | $56.04 | $34.62 | 14,970 |
| 2022 | $47.40 | $52.14 | $35.62 | 15,200 |
| 2023 | $46.96 | $49.62 | $36.90 | 20,720 |
| 2024 | $46.87 | $48.10 | $37.83 | 20,110 |
| 2025 | $47.04 | $47.04 | $38.42 | 18,330 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Massachusetts changed by -3.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Massachusetts?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 14,478 | $144,973 | $2,788 |
| Norfolk County | 21,303 | $112,694 | $2,167 |
| Middlesex County | 41,820 | $106,846 | $2,055 |
| Plymouth County | 15,309 | $101,791 | $1,958 |
| Essex County | 16,415 | $97,946 | $1,884 |
| Worcester County | 16,685 | $96,826 | $1,862 |
| Hampden County | 8,095 | $91,350 | $1,757 |
| Barnstable County | 7,141 | $84,750 | $1,630 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Massachusetts?
The median construction supervisor in Massachusetts earned $47.04 an hour ($97,850 a year) in May 2025, 22% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $38.44–$57.85; the top 10% earn more than $64.82.
Where does Massachusetts rank for construction supervisor pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $47.04 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Massachusetts counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 18,330 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Massachusetts in May 2025, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.96; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts 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.