Construction supervisor salary in Oregon
Median $49.55 an hour for 7,890 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 Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 4th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 4th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $47.92). 7,890 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 | $30.98 – $37.70 | $64,450 – $78,410 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $37.70 – $62.10 | $78,410 – $129,170 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $62.10 – $74.12 | $129,170 – $154,170 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $34.50 | $54.08 | $76.88 | 5,880 | 9% above |
| Salem | $30.82 | $48.77 | $74.57 | 750 | 2% below |
| Medford | $30.14 | $45.40 | $63.69 | 300 | 8% below |
| Bend | $30.74 | $44.92 | $65.11 | 480 | 9% below |
| Eugene | $28.40 | $43.41 | $60.20 | 520 | 12% below |
| Albany | $30.62 | $42.65 | $68.02 | 220 | 14% below |
| Corvallis | $31.63 | $41.56 | $59.66 | 100 | 16% below |
| Grants Pass | $28.84 | $39.00 | $59.50 | 60 | 21% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $23.83 | $46.05 | $20.71 | 4,560 |
| 2000 | $25.70 | $48.05 | $21.53 | 4,560 |
| 2001 | $25.74 | $46.79 | $22.39 | 4,350 |
| 2002 | $26.21 | $46.90 | $22.92 | 4,700 |
| 2003 | $26.05 | $45.58 | $23.43 | 4,590 |
| 2004 | $24.88 | $42.40 | $24.25 | 5,390 |
| 2005 | $25.67 | $42.32 | $24.98 | 5,470 |
| 2006 | $26.06 | $41.62 | $25.89 | 6,440 |
| 2007 | $27.28 | $42.36 | $26.90 | 6,600 |
| 2008 | $28.97 | $43.32 | $27.95 | 6,370 |
| 2009 | $29.19 | $43.80 | $28.04 | 5,260 |
| 2010 | $29.97 | $44.25 | $28.21 | 4,600 |
| 2011 | $29.58 | $42.34 | $28.44 | 4,410 |
| 2012 | $28.03 | $39.30 | $28.70 | 4,340 |
| 2013 | $27.49 | $37.99 | $29.03 | 4,460 |
| 2014 | $28.07 | $38.17 | $29.32 | 4,630 |
| 2015 | $30.02 | $40.78 | $29.84 | 4,610 |
| 2016 | $31.50 | $42.25 | $30.28 | 5,150 |
| 2017 | $33.33 | $43.78 | $30.80 | 5,400 |
| 2018 | $33.74 | $43.26 | $31.36 | 6,470 |
| 2019 | $35.15 | $44.26 | $31.83 | 6,300 |
| 2020 | $35.84 | $44.58 | $32.61 | 6,670 |
| 2021 | $37.80 | $44.91 | $34.62 | 7,130 |
| 2022 | $40.64 | $44.71 | $35.62 | 8,950 |
| 2023 | $46.37 | $48.99 | $36.90 | 10,160 |
| 2024 | $48.49 | $49.77 | $37.83 | 9,450 |
| 2025 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $38.42 | 7,890 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Oregon changed by +21.5% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Oregon?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow County | 365 | $111,069 | $2,136 |
| Multnomah County | 23,706 | $108,813 | $2,093 |
| Crook County | 913 | $92,798 | $1,785 |
| Deschutes County | 7,640 | $78,029 | $1,501 |
| Marion County | 11,329 | $77,411 | $1,489 |
| Umatilla County | 1,584 | $76,751 | $1,476 |
| Linn County | 3,228 | $76,495 | $1,471 |
| Columbia County | 722 | $74,783 | $1,438 |
| Lane County | 7,230 | $72,313 | $1,391 |
| Jefferson County | 190 | $70,572 | $1,357 |
| Yamhill County | 2,156 | $70,396 | $1,354 |
| Coos County | 1,128 | $69,882 | $1,344 |
| Jackson County | 5,219 | $69,540 | $1,337 |
| Benton County | 1,274 | $69,399 | $1,335 |
| Wasco County | 414 | $68,999 | $1,327 |
| Polk County | 1,196 | $66,839 | $1,285 |
| Douglas County | 1,719 | $63,738 | $1,226 |
| Hood River County | 497 | $63,181 | $1,215 |
| Curry County | 370 | $61,901 | $1,190 |
| Klamath County | 1,207 | $60,500 | $1,163 |
| Lincoln County | 801 | $58,819 | $1,131 |
| Tillamook County | 387 | $58,241 | $1,120 |
| Wallowa County | 191 | $56,548 | $1,087 |
| Baker County | 257 | $54,416 | $1,046 |
| Malheur County | 273 | $52,050 | $1,001 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Oregon?
The median construction supervisor in Oregon earned $49.55 an hour ($103,070 a year) in May 2025, 29% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $37.70–$62.10; the top 10% earn more than $74.12.
Where does Oregon rank for construction supervisor pay?
Oregon ranks 4th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $49.55 an hour, and 4th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Oregon counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Oregon?
BLS counted 7,890 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Oregon in May 2025, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.77; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.