Construction supervisor salary in New Jersey
Median $50.73 an hour for 16,230 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 New Jersey: the full range
New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 6th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $46.63). 16,230 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 | $30.39 – $38.45 | $63,210 – $79,970 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.45 – $63.32 | $79,970 – $131,710 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $63.32 – $74.01 | $131,710 – $153,940 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in New Jersey
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $31.98 | $55.96 | $75.43 | 350 | 10% above |
| Trenton | $32.14 | $50.15 | $67.34 | 710 | 1% below |
| New York City | $31.82 | $50.00 | $74.30 | 28,220 | 1% below |
| Atlantic City | $28.24 | $48.22 | $64.21 | 870 | 5% below |
| Philadelphia | $30.11 | $46.08 | $72.83 | 10,700 | 9% below |
| Allentown | $28.72 | $39.66 | $66.99 | 1,280 | 22% below |
Construction supervisor wages in New Jersey over time
Table
| Year | New Jersey $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $27.38 | $52.91 | $20.71 | 10,480 |
| 2000 | $27.97 | $52.29 | $21.53 | 10,940 |
| 2001 | $29.23 | $53.14 | $22.39 | 12,280 |
| 2002 | $30.14 | $53.94 | $22.92 | 12,640 |
| 2003 | $30.42 | $53.23 | $23.43 | 12,650 |
| 2004 | $32.07 | $54.66 | $24.25 | 14,190 |
| 2005 | $32.64 | $53.81 | $24.98 | 14,650 |
| 2006 | $33.47 | $53.45 | $25.89 | 14,360 |
| 2007 | $32.50 | $50.46 | $26.90 | 13,070 |
| 2008 | $32.39 | $48.43 | $27.95 | 11,860 |
| 2009 | $32.75 | $49.15 | $28.04 | 10,310 |
| 2010 | $34.07 | $50.30 | $28.21 | 9,310 |
| 2011 | $35.02 | $50.12 | $28.44 | 9,360 |
| 2012 | $34.94 | $48.99 | $28.70 | 9,230 |
| 2013 | $35.02 | $48.40 | $29.03 | 9,230 |
| 2014 | $35.10 | $47.73 | $29.32 | 9,290 |
| 2015 | $35.44 | $48.14 | $29.84 | 9,130 |
| 2016 | $35.67 | $47.85 | $30.28 | 8,400 |
| 2017 | $36.44 | $47.86 | $30.80 | 7,830 |
| 2018 | $36.08 | $46.26 | $31.36 | 7,110 |
| 2019 | $36.49 | $45.95 | $31.83 | 7,190 |
| 2020 | $39.49 | $49.12 | $32.61 | 6,900 |
| 2021 | $39.00 | $46.34 | $34.62 | 9,100 |
| 2022 | $38.78 | $42.66 | $35.62 | 12,140 |
| 2023 | $44.60 | $47.12 | $36.90 | 16,640 |
| 2024 | $49.93 | $51.24 | $37.83 | 15,670 |
| 2025 | $50.73 | $50.73 | $38.42 | 16,230 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in New Jersey changed by +5.4% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in New Jersey?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 15,166 | $102,698 | $1,975 |
| Mercer County | 5,727 | $101,449 | $1,951 |
| Somerset County | 7,976 | $98,742 | $1,899 |
| Hunterdon County | 3,562 | $97,405 | $1,873 |
| Morris County | 11,802 | $97,281 | $1,871 |
| Monmouth County | 16,583 | $94,277 | $1,813 |
| Burlington County | 7,437 | $94,071 | $1,809 |
| Union County | 9,338 | $92,435 | $1,778 |
| Bergen County | 15,685 | $91,848 | $1,766 |
| Camden County | 8,262 | $90,770 | $1,746 |
| Gloucester County | 6,399 | $90,480 | $1,740 |
| Cumberland County | 3,247 | $88,652 | $1,705 |
| Passaic County | 7,785 | $87,186 | $1,677 |
| Atlantic County | 5,778 | $81,199 | $1,562 |
| Ocean County | 10,874 | $74,587 | $1,434 |
| Cape May County | 2,564 | $65,033 | $1,251 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in New Jersey?
The median construction supervisor in New Jersey earned $50.73 an hour ($105,510 a year) in May 2025, 32% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $38.45–$63.32; the top 10% earn more than $74.01.
Where does New Jersey rank for construction supervisor pay?
New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $50.73 an hour, and 6th after adjusting for New Jersey's cost of living (BEA price parity 108.8, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in New Jersey?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most New Jersey counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in New Jersey?
BLS counted 16,230 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in New Jersey in May 2025, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.72; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey 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.