Construction supervisor salary in Mississippi
Median $32.17 an hour for 7,040 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 Mississippi: the full range
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.98). 7,040 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 | $22.08 – $26.16 | $45,930 – $54,400 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.16 – $39.44 | $54,400 – $82,040 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $39.44 – $49.88 | $82,040 – $103,750 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Mississippi
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $23.51 | $36.47 | $46.00 | 1,200 | 13% above |
| Memphis | $23.80 | $36.47 | $52.54 | 2,500 | 13% above |
| Jackson | $22.51 | $34.53 | $50.57 | 1,530 | 7% above |
| Hattiesburg | $22.17 | $31.61 | $47.75 | 400 | 2% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Mississippi over time
Table
| Year | Mississippi $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.86 | $34.51 | $20.71 | 4,190 |
| 2000 | $17.55 | $32.81 | $21.53 | 4,550 |
| 2001 | $17.92 | $32.58 | $22.39 | 4,710 |
| 2002 | $18.21 | $32.59 | $22.92 | 4,580 |
| 2003 | $18.04 | $31.56 | $23.43 | 4,360 |
| 2004 | $18.51 | $31.55 | $24.25 | 4,500 |
| 2005 | $19.35 | $31.90 | $24.98 | 4,930 |
| 2006 | $20.26 | $32.35 | $25.89 | 5,350 |
| 2007 | $21.65 | $33.62 | $26.90 | 5,540 |
| 2008 | $22.07 | $33.00 | $27.95 | 5,960 |
| 2009 | $23.15 | $34.74 | $28.04 | 5,970 |
| 2010 | $23.50 | $34.70 | $28.21 | 5,560 |
| 2011 | $24.82 | $35.52 | $28.44 | 5,670 |
| 2012 | $24.16 | $33.88 | $28.70 | 5,190 |
| 2013 | $24.24 | $33.50 | $29.03 | 4,970 |
| 2014 | $23.99 | $32.62 | $29.32 | 4,830 |
| 2015 | $24.46 | $33.22 | $29.84 | 4,480 |
| 2016 | $24.63 | $33.04 | $30.28 | 4,190 |
| 2017 | $26.30 | $34.54 | $30.80 | 4,340 |
| 2018 | $26.88 | $34.46 | $31.36 | 4,850 |
| 2019 | $27.61 | $34.77 | $31.83 | 5,230 |
| 2020 | $28.11 | $34.97 | $32.61 | 5,590 |
| 2021 | $29.00 | $34.46 | $34.62 | 6,130 |
| 2022 | $29.06 | $31.97 | $35.62 | 6,430 |
| 2023 | $30.30 | $32.01 | $36.90 | 6,790 |
| 2024 | $31.13 | $31.95 | $37.83 | 7,720 |
| 2025 | $32.17 | $32.17 | $38.42 | 7,040 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Mississippi changed by -3.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Mississippi?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba County | 1,585 | $97,755 | $1,880 |
| Clarke County | 112 | $94,377 | $1,815 |
| Monroe County | 758 | $84,184 | $1,619 |
| Marion County | 1,365 | $82,497 | $1,586 |
| Tunica County | 69 | $82,119 | $1,579 |
| Lowndes County | 2,491 | $81,632 | $1,570 |
| Madison County | 2,563 | $77,815 | $1,496 |
| Kemper County | 69 | $74,383 | $1,430 |
| DeSoto County | 2,762 | $72,286 | $1,390 |
| Rankin County | 4,984 | $71,938 | $1,383 |
| Warren County | 524 | $71,653 | $1,378 |
| Alcorn County | 403 | $69,270 | $1,332 |
| Hancock County | 616 | $69,268 | $1,332 |
| Harrison County | 3,818 | $68,444 | $1,316 |
| Hinds County | 3,348 | $67,794 | $1,304 |
| Attala County | 370 | $67,772 | $1,303 |
| Leflore County | 507 | $65,482 | $1,259 |
| Newton County | 171 | $65,449 | $1,259 |
| Copiah County | 236 | $65,424 | $1,258 |
| Jackson County | 2,283 | $65,376 | $1,257 |
| Pearl River County | 653 | $65,087 | $1,252 |
| Yazoo County | 365 | $64,349 | $1,237 |
| Jasper County | 123 | $63,934 | $1,229 |
| Washington County | 497 | $63,714 | $1,225 |
| Simpson County | 585 | $63,629 | $1,224 |
| Scott County | 485 | $62,779 | $1,207 |
| Sunflower County | 252 | $61,770 | $1,188 |
| Lamar County | 913 | $60,551 | $1,164 |
| Lee County | 1,486 | $60,376 | $1,161 |
| Carroll County | 161 | $60,100 | $1,156 |
| Covington County | 385 | $60,080 | $1,155 |
| Panola County | 413 | $59,761 | $1,149 |
| Calhoun County | 23 | $59,101 | $1,137 |
| Webster County | 102 | $58,911 | $1,133 |
| Lauderdale County | 1,184 | $58,770 | $1,130 |
| Adams County | 264 | $58,091 | $1,117 |
| Tate County | 182 | $57,567 | $1,107 |
| Lincoln County | 621 | $57,478 | $1,105 |
| Grenada County | 231 | $57,398 | $1,104 |
| Pike County | 308 | $57,031 | $1,097 |
| Tippah County | 328 | $56,490 | $1,086 |
| Stone County | 226 | $55,740 | $1,072 |
| Noxubee County | 47 | $52,958 | $1,018 |
| Bolivar County | 288 | $52,866 | $1,017 |
| Prentiss County | 315 | $52,176 | $1,003 |
| Chickasaw County | 134 | $49,988 | $961 |
| Winston County | 170 | $49,641 | $955 |
| Oktibbeha County | 482 | $49,609 | $954 |
| Tishomingo County | 155 | $48,646 | $936 |
| Leake County | 107 | $47,410 | $912 |
| Amite County | 83 | $46,724 | $899 |
| Smith County | 43 | $40,182 | $773 |
| Humphreys County | 31 | $35,664 | $686 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Mississippi?
The median construction supervisor in Mississippi earned $32.17 an hour ($66,910 a year) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $26.16–$39.44; the top 10% earn more than $49.88.
Where does Mississippi rank for construction supervisor pay?
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $32.17 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Mississippi's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Mississippi?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Mississippi counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Mississippi?
BLS counted 7,040 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Mississippi in May 2025, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.16; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi 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.