Construction supervisor salary in New Jersey
Median $50.73 an hour for 16,230 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 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 construction supervisors work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.4× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $30.39 – $38.45 | $63,210 – $79,970 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.45 – $63.32 | $79,970 – $131,710 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $63.32 – $74.01 | $131,710 – $153,940 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in New Jersey
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $31.98 | $55.96 | $58.29 | $75.43 | 350 | 10% above |
| Trenton | $32.14 | $50.15 | $48.59 | $67.34 | 710 | 1% below |
| New York City | $31.82 | $50.00 | $44.40 | $74.30 | 28,220 | 1% below |
| Atlantic City | $28.24 | $48.22 | $48.76 | $64.21 | 870 | 5% below |
| Philadelphia | $30.11 | $46.08 | $44.91 | $72.83 | 10,700 | 9% below |
| Allentown | $28.72 | $39.66 | $39.66 | $66.99 | 1,280 | 22% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by +10.4% since 2019.
Are there more construction supervisor jobs in New Jersey?
Since 1999, the number of construction supervisors counted in New Jersey has changed by +54.9%, against +70.4% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +125.7%.
Table
| Year | New Jersey jobs | New Jersey index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10,480 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 10,940 | 104 | 105 |
| 2001 | 12,280 | 117 | 108 |
| 2002 | 12,640 | 121 | 107 |
| 2003 | 12,650 | 121 | 108 |
| 2004 | 14,190 | 135 | 114 |
| 2005 | 14,650 | 140 | 116 |
| 2006 | 14,360 | 137 | 121 |
| 2007 | 13,070 | 125 | 121 |
| 2008 | 11,860 | 113 | 121 |
| 2009 | 10,310 | 98 | 112 |
| 2010 | 9,310 | 89 | 100 |
| 2011 | 9,360 | 89 | 96 |
| 2012 | 9,230 | 88 | 96 |
| 2013 | 9,230 | 88 | 98 |
| 2014 | 9,290 | 89 | 104 |
| 2015 | 9,130 | 87 | 109 |
| 2016 | 8,400 | 80 | 113 |
| 2017 | 7,830 | 75 | 117 |
| 2018 | 7,110 | 68 | 126 |
| 2019 | 7,190 | 69 | 131 |
| 2020 | 6,900 | 66 | 129 |
| 2021 | 9,100 | 87 | 140 |
| 2022 | 12,140 | 116 | 151 |
| 2023 | 16,640 | 159 | 163 |
| 2024 | 15,670 | 150 | 169 |
| 2025 | 16,230 | 155 | 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 New Jersey
New Jersey's labor market agency projects the number of construction supervisors in the state to change by +6.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 17,870 to 19,010, with about 1,470 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.0% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 16,230 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: New Jersey labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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. Across the 21 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 89,656 in 2015 to 102,779 in 2025, +14.6%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,421 | 15,166 | $102,698 | $1,975 |
| Mercer County | 627 | 5,727 | $101,449 | $1,951 |
| Somerset County | 811 | 7,976 | $98,742 | $1,899 |
| Hunterdon County | 429 | 3,562 | $97,405 | $1,873 |
| Morris County | 1,448 | 11,802 | $97,281 | $1,871 |
| Monmouth County | 1,852 | 16,583 | $94,277 | $1,813 |
| Burlington County | 912 | 7,437 | $94,071 | $1,809 |
| Union County | 1,326 | 9,338 | $92,435 | $1,778 |
| Bergen County | 2,430 | 15,685 | $91,848 | $1,766 |
| Camden County | 929 | 8,262 | $90,770 | $1,746 |
| Gloucester County | 681 | 6,399 | $90,480 | $1,740 |
| Cumberland County | 276 | 3,247 | $88,652 | $1,705 |
| Passaic County | 1,186 | 7,785 | $87,186 | $1,677 |
| Atlantic County | 684 | 5,778 | $81,199 | $1,562 |
| Ocean County | 1,786 | 10,874 | $74,587 | $1,434 |
| Cape May County | 476 | 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 construction supervisors in New Jersey in May 2025, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.72; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction supervisor work growing in New Jersey?
The BLS employer survey count of construction supervisors in New Jersey went from 9,130 in 2015 to 16,230 in 2025, +77.8%, and +125.7% since 2019. New Jersey's labor market agency projects +6.4% growth for construction supervisors between 2024 and 2034, from 17,870 to 19,010 jobs.
How many construction supervisor openings a year are there in New Jersey?
New Jersey projects about 1,470 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, New Jersey 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: New Jersey labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.