Construction supervisor salary in Massachusetts
Median $47.04 an hour for 18,330 construction supervisors, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
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 construction supervisors work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $32.53 – $38.44 | $67,660 – $79,960 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.44 – $57.85 | $79,960 – $120,330 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $57.85 – $64.82 | $120,330 – $134,820 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $33.35 | $48.02 | $44.34 | $66.34 | 13,110 | 2% above |
| Providence | $29.52 | $46.91 | $46.08 | $62.43 | 3,350 | about the same as |
| Worcester | $31.33 | $45.46 | $44.35 | $61.49 | 1,880 | 3% below |
| Springfield | $30.12 | $40.18 | $41.81 | $60.08 | 880 | 15% below |
| Barnstable | $30.64 | $39.60 | $40.24 | $58.78 | 690 | 16% below |
| Amherst | $30.80 | $39.26 | $39.18 | $61.15 | 310 | 17% below |
| Pittsfield | $28.76 | $38.31 | $40.28 | $57.45 | 320 | 19% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by -8.2% since 2019.
Are there more construction supervisor jobs in Massachusetts?
Since 1999, the number of construction supervisors counted in Massachusetts has changed by +147.7%, against +70.4% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +31.9%.
Table
| Year | Massachusetts jobs | Massachusetts index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7,400 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 8,440 | 114 | 105 |
| 2001 | 8,130 | 110 | 108 |
| 2002 | 8,960 | 121 | 107 |
| 2003 | 8,670 | 117 | 108 |
| 2004 | 9,100 | 123 | 114 |
| 2005 | 9,360 | 126 | 116 |
| 2006 | 9,710 | 131 | 121 |
| 2007 | 9,410 | 127 | 121 |
| 2008 | 9,480 | 128 | 121 |
| 2009 | 8,650 | 117 | 112 |
| 2010 | 8,200 | 111 | 100 |
| 2011 | 8,360 | 113 | 96 |
| 2012 | 8,590 | 116 | 96 |
| 2013 | 8,870 | 120 | 98 |
| 2014 | 8,860 | 120 | 104 |
| 2015 | 9,980 | 135 | 109 |
| 2016 | 10,760 | 145 | 113 |
| 2017 | 11,870 | 160 | 117 |
| 2018 | 13,350 | 180 | 126 |
| 2019 | 13,900 | 188 | 131 |
| 2020 | 13,070 | 177 | 129 |
| 2021 | 14,970 | 202 | 140 |
| 2022 | 15,200 | 205 | 151 |
| 2023 | 20,720 | 280 | 163 |
| 2024 | 20,110 | 272 | 169 |
| 2025 | 18,330 | 248 | 170 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for construction supervisors in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects the number of construction supervisors in the state to change by +7.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 22,290 to 24,050, with about 1,880 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.0% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 18,330 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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. Across the 14 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 92,697 in 2015 to 113,325 in 2025, +22.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 1,117 | 14,478 | $144,973 | $2,788 |
| Norfolk County | 2,292 | 21,303 | $112,694 | $2,167 |
| Middlesex County | 4,833 | 41,820 | $106,846 | $2,055 |
| Plymouth County | 2,022 | 15,309 | $101,791 | $1,958 |
| Essex County | 2,465 | 16,415 | $97,946 | $1,884 |
| Worcester County | 2,628 | 16,685 | $96,826 | $1,862 |
| Hampden County | 933 | 8,095 | $91,350 | $1,757 |
| Barnstable County | 1,524 | 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 construction supervisors in Massachusetts in May 2025, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.96; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction supervisor work growing in Massachusetts?
The BLS employer survey count of construction supervisors in Massachusetts went from 9,980 in 2015 to 18,330 in 2025, +83.7%, and +31.9% since 2019. Massachusetts's labor market agency projects +7.9% growth for construction supervisors between 2024 and 2034, from 22,290 to 24,050 jobs.
How many construction supervisor openings a year are there in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects about 1,880 openings a year for construction supervisors over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 67,000 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts and metro areas, SOC 47-1011. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.