Construction supervisor salary in Virginia
Median $37.81 an hour for 24,970 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
$37.81/hrMedian hourly wageVirginia, May data
$78,640/yrMedian annual payfull-time equivalent
$26.13 – $56.4910th to 90th percentilehourly range
24,970Jobs countedemployer survey
Construction supervisor pay in Virginia: the full range
Virginia ranks 27th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $37.40). 24,970 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 | $26.13 – $30.29 | $54,340 – $63,010 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $30.29 – $46.23 | $63,010 – $96,150 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $46.23 – $56.49 | $96,150 – $117,500 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $29.19 | $40.16 | $62.15 | 14,660 | 6% above |
| Virginia Beach | $26.50 | $38.92 | $47.84 | 6,140 | 3% above |
| Charlottesville | $28.54 | $37.97 | $55.50 | 680 | about the same as |
| Richmond | $25.48 | $36.84 | $52.03 | 4,460 | 3% below |
| Kingsport | $22.97 | $33.47 | $49.21 | 730 | 11% below |
| Harrisonburg | $23.62 | $32.38 | $47.73 | 450 | 14% below |
| Staunton | $23.35 | $32.17 | $46.52 | 220 | 15% below |
| Winchester | $23.26 | $32.17 | $46.64 | 300 | 15% below |
| Roanoke | $23.65 | $32.05 | $53.19 | 980 | 15% below |
| Blacksburg | $23.20 | $31.55 | $53.98 | — | 17% below |
| Lynchburg | $22.80 | $31.43 | $46.01 | 540 | 17% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Virginia over time
Table
| Year | Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.40 | $37.49 | $20.71 | 18,930 |
| 2000 | $20.20 | $37.77 | $21.53 | 20,050 |
| 2001 | $20.99 | $38.16 | $22.39 | 20,390 |
| 2002 | $21.56 | $38.58 | $22.92 | 20,670 |
| 2003 | $22.11 | $38.69 | $23.43 | 21,120 |
| 2004 | $22.81 | $38.88 | $24.25 | 22,570 |
| 2005 | $24.40 | $40.22 | $24.98 | 23,350 |
| 2006 | $26.02 | $41.55 | $25.89 | 22,990 |
| 2007 | $27.15 | $42.16 | $26.90 | 21,400 |
| 2008 | $27.44 | $41.03 | $27.95 | 20,420 |
| 2009 | $26.63 | $39.96 | $28.04 | 18,520 |
| 2010 | $26.55 | $39.20 | $28.21 | 18,090 |
| 2011 | $27.15 | $38.86 | $28.44 | 17,770 |
| 2012 | $27.54 | $38.62 | $28.70 | 18,050 |
| 2013 | $27.84 | $38.47 | $29.03 | 17,290 |
| 2014 | $27.94 | $38.00 | $29.32 | 17,650 |
| 2015 | $28.69 | $38.97 | $29.84 | 18,090 |
| 2016 | $29.68 | $39.81 | $30.28 | 18,570 |
| 2017 | $30.28 | $39.77 | $30.80 | 19,350 |
| 2018 | $30.53 | $39.14 | $31.36 | 20,330 |
| 2019 | $31.25 | $39.35 | $31.83 | 21,030 |
| 2020 | $31.66 | $39.38 | $32.61 | 20,740 |
| 2021 | $30.37 | $36.08 | $34.62 | 23,070 |
| 2022 | $31.32 | $34.45 | $35.62 | 23,040 |
| 2023 | $34.62 | $36.58 | $36.90 | 23,390 |
| 2024 | $36.84 | $37.81 | $37.83 | 24,170 |
| 2025 | $37.81 | $37.81 | $38.42 | 24,970 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Virginia changed by -3.0% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Virginia?
231.3kConstruction jobsVirginia, 2026-08
-1.4%Change over 12 monthsseasonally unadjusted
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | 2,202 | $126,722 | $2,437 |
| Fairfax County | 26,585 | $102,670 | $1,974 |
| Loudoun County | 24,260 | $101,466 | $1,951 |
| Sussex County | 112 | $99,656 | $1,916 |
| Falls Church City | 476 | $98,714 | $1,898 |
| Alexandria City | 2,199 | $94,087 | $1,809 |
| Goochland County | 1,229 | $92,265 | $1,774 |
| Richmond County | 233 | $89,248 | $1,716 |
| Greensville County | 122 | $87,685 | $1,686 |
| Richmond City | 5,780 | $87,454 | $1,682 |
| Fredericksburg City | 625 | $86,396 | $1,661 |
| Henrico County | 12,217 | $86,253 | $1,659 |
| New Kent County | 782 | $82,590 | $1,588 |
| Suffolk City | 1,861 | $82,547 | $1,587 |
| Charlottesville City | 1,379 | $81,253 | $1,563 |
| Chesterfield County | 11,279 | $80,791 | $1,554 |
| Prince William County | 16,908 | $80,129 | $1,541 |
| Hanover County | 6,494 | $79,511 | $1,529 |
| Brunswick County | 196 | $78,778 | $1,515 |
| Chesapeake City | 10,024 | $78,575 | $1,511 |
| Virginia Beach City | 9,295 | $77,228 | $1,485 |
| Northumberland County | 167 | $76,533 | $1,472 |
| Roanoke City | 4,790 | $76,479 | $1,471 |
| Lynchburg City | 1,760 | $76,451 | $1,470 |
| Surry County | 75 | $76,247 | $1,466 |
| Williamsburg City | 102 | $74,965 | $1,442 |
| Fauquier County | 2,627 | $74,815 | $1,439 |
| Halifax County | 849 | $74,512 | $1,433 |
| Prince Edward County | 457 | $74,150 | $1,426 |
| Albemarle County | 2,283 | $74,027 | $1,424 |
| Portsmouth City | 1,980 | $74,008 | $1,423 |
| Fluvanna County | 690 | $73,483 | $1,413 |
| James City County | 1,650 | $73,306 | $1,410 |
| Lunenburg County | 110 | $73,213 | $1,408 |
| Manassas Park City | 1,079 | $72,445 | $1,393 |
| Charles City County | 482 | $71,545 | $1,376 |
| York County | 1,657 | $68,537 | $1,318 |
| Frederick County | 2,319 | $68,287 | $1,313 |
| Augusta County | 2,146 | $67,950 | $1,307 |
| Spotsylvania County | 2,188 | $67,220 | $1,293 |
| Rockingham County | 3,131 | $67,174 | $1,292 |
| Botetourt County | 713 | $66,859 | $1,286 |
| Powhatan County | 1,922 | $66,782 | $1,284 |
| Campbell County | 1,982 | $66,768 | $1,284 |
| Smyth County | 420 | $66,702 | $1,283 |
| Clarke County | 528 | $66,284 | $1,275 |
| Nottoway County | 102 | $64,694 | $1,244 |
| Montgomery County | 1,262 | $64,651 | $1,243 |
| Pittsylvania County | 1,119 | $64,481 | $1,240 |
| Lee County | 195 | $64,379 | $1,238 |
| Isle of Wight County | 539 | $64,266 | $1,236 |
| Caroline County | 371 | $63,769 | $1,226 |
| Gloucester County | 607 | $63,088 | $1,213 |
| Washington County | 884 | $62,614 | $1,204 |
| Russell County | 493 | $62,481 | $1,202 |
| Bedford County | 1,336 | $62,350 | $1,199 |
| Southampton County | 103 | $62,315 | $1,198 |
| Madison County | 285 | $61,248 | $1,178 |
| Buchanan County | 107 | $61,108 | $1,175 |
| Wythe County | 324 | $60,976 | $1,173 |
| Amelia County | 445 | $60,812 | $1,169 |
| Franklin County | 1,504 | $60,650 | $1,166 |
| Middlesex County | 232 | $60,481 | $1,163 |
| Lancaster County | 335 | $60,270 | $1,159 |
| King and Queen County | 142 | $59,719 | $1,148 |
| Shenandoah County | 667 | $59,640 | $1,147 |
| Rockbridge County | 455 | $59,054 | $1,136 |
| King George County | 381 | $58,759 | $1,130 |
| Appomattox County | 424 | $58,641 | $1,128 |
| Mathews County | 124 | $58,285 | $1,121 |
| Orange County | 592 | $57,781 | $1,111 |
| Carroll County | 215 | $57,751 | $1,111 |
| Accomack County | 352 | $57,684 | $1,109 |
| Rappahannock County | 114 | $57,262 | $1,101 |
| Stafford County | 3,637 | $55,472 | $1,067 |
| Charlotte County | 136 | $55,467 | $1,067 |
| Wise County | 243 | $54,432 | $1,047 |
| Northampton County | 174 | $54,133 | $1,041 |
| Henry County | 437 | $53,456 | $1,028 |
| Greene County | 306 | $53,411 | $1,027 |
| Westmoreland County | 224 | $53,332 | $1,026 |
| Prince George County | 631 | $51,163 | $984 |
| Nelson County | 238 | $49,172 | $946 |
| Cumberland County | 129 | $46,964 | $903 |
| Buckingham County | 184 | $45,822 | $881 |
| Patrick County | 130 | $44,275 | $851 |
| Highland County | 47 | $33,811 | $650 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Virginia?
The median construction supervisor in Virginia earned $37.81 an hour ($78,640 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $30.29–$46.23; the top 10% earn more than $56.49.
Where does Virginia rank for construction supervisor pay?
Virginia ranks 27th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $37.81 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 101.1, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Virginia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Virginia?
BLS counted 24,970 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Virginia in May 2025, 6.1 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, Virginia 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.