Construction supervisor salary in Vermont
Median $39.66 an hour for 1,010 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 Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 17th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 24th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $40.47). 1,010 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 | $29.75 – $34.99 | $61,870 – $72,780 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $34.99 – $49.13 | $72,780 – $102,180 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $49.13 – $59.82 | $102,180 – $124,420 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $30.95 | $40.77 | $62.50 | 370 | 3% above |
Construction supervisor wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.84 | $38.34 | $20.71 | 1,210 |
| 2000 | $20.61 | $38.53 | $21.53 | 1,050 |
| 2001 | $21.41 | $38.92 | $22.39 | 1,100 |
| 2002 | $22.65 | $40.53 | $22.92 | 1,130 |
| 2003 | $23.23 | $40.65 | $23.43 | 1,060 |
| 2004 | $24.66 | $42.03 | $24.25 | 1,190 |
| 2005 | $25.12 | $41.41 | $24.98 | 1,410 |
| 2006 | $25.61 | $40.90 | $25.89 | 1,250 |
| 2007 | $26.72 | $41.49 | $26.90 | 1,260 |
| 2008 | $27.09 | $40.51 | $27.95 | 1,160 |
| 2009 | $27.22 | $40.85 | $28.04 | 1,310 |
| 2010 | $26.50 | $39.13 | $28.21 | 1,320 |
| 2011 | $26.12 | $37.38 | $28.44 | 1,500 |
| 2012 | $25.93 | $36.36 | $28.70 | 1,480 |
| 2013 | $25.84 | $35.71 | $29.03 | 1,390 |
| 2014 | $26.60 | $36.17 | $29.32 | 1,430 |
| 2015 | $27.46 | $37.30 | $29.84 | 1,490 |
| 2016 | $29.36 | $39.38 | $30.28 | 1,500 |
| 2017 | $30.21 | $39.68 | $30.80 | 1,500 |
| 2018 | $30.57 | $39.19 | $31.36 | 1,470 |
| 2019 | $30.19 | $38.02 | $31.83 | 1,490 |
| 2020 | $30.60 | $38.06 | $32.61 | 1,220 |
| 2021 | $30.14 | $35.81 | $34.62 | 1,280 |
| 2022 | $32.18 | $35.40 | $35.62 | 1,070 |
| 2023 | $37.12 | $39.22 | $36.90 | 890 |
| 2024 | $37.64 | $38.63 | $37.83 | 1,080 |
| 2025 | $39.66 | $39.66 | $38.42 | 1,010 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Vermont changed by +6.3% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Vermont?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 1,443 | $74,714 | $1,437 |
| Orange County | 626 | $74,479 | $1,432 |
| Orleans County | 678 | $68,284 | $1,313 |
| Lamoille County | 890 | $67,629 | $1,301 |
| Addison County | 1,047 | $67,451 | $1,297 |
| Franklin County | 614 | $64,519 | $1,241 |
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Construction supervisor pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Vermont
Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Vermont?
The median construction supervisor in Vermont earned $39.66 an hour ($82,490 a year) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $34.99–$49.13; the top 10% earn more than $59.82.
Where does Vermont rank for construction supervisor pay?
Vermont ranks 17th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $39.66 an hour, and 24th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Vermont?
BLS counted 1,010 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Vermont in May 2025, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.64; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont 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.