Construction supervisor salary in Washington
Median $52.68 an hour for 19,550 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 Washington: the full range
Washington ranks 1st of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $49.23). 19,550 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 | $35.29 – $41.25 | $73,410 – $85,790 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $41.25 – $66.31 | $85,790 – $137,920 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $66.31 – $80.34 | $137,920 – $167,120 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Washington
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $36.72 | $62.88 | $82.60 | 560 | 19% above |
| Kennewick | $30.77 | $60.88 | $76.98 | 1,020 | 16% above |
| Seattle | $37.49 | $58.24 | $82.12 | 11,040 | 11% above |
| Bremerton | $36.21 | $55.45 | $66.94 | 840 | 5% above |
| Portland | $34.50 | $54.08 | $76.88 | 5,880 | 3% above |
| Bellingham | $35.51 | $51.84 | $75.41 | 730 | 2% below |
| Longview | $34.51 | $51.02 | $75.73 | 290 | 3% below |
| Olympia | $34.18 | $49.14 | $74.59 | 460 | 7% below |
| Wenatchee | $34.58 | $47.79 | $74.48 | 290 | 9% below |
| Spokane | $29.80 | $44.61 | $69.29 | 1,150 | 15% below |
| Walla Walla | $31.75 | $42.91 | $61.63 | 70 | 19% below |
| Yakima | $31.31 | $41.95 | $65.44 | 300 | 20% below |
| Lewiston | $28.71 | $37.89 | $63.87 | 180 | 28% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Washington over time
Table
| Year | Washington $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $23.71 | $45.82 | $20.71 | 10,340 |
| 2000 | $26.67 | $49.86 | $21.53 | 13,010 |
| 2001 | $27.40 | $49.81 | $22.39 | 11,840 |
| 2002 | $27.88 | $49.89 | $22.92 | 12,300 |
| 2003 | $28.56 | $49.97 | $23.43 | 12,410 |
| 2004 | $28.68 | $48.88 | $24.25 | 12,160 |
| 2005 | $29.46 | $48.56 | $24.98 | 12,460 |
| 2006 | $30.83 | $49.23 | $25.89 | 12,730 |
| 2007 | $32.26 | $50.09 | $26.90 | 13,190 |
| 2008 | $33.04 | $49.40 | $27.95 | 14,440 |
| 2009 | $33.21 | $49.84 | $28.04 | 12,860 |
| 2010 | $33.79 | $49.89 | $28.21 | 12,090 |
| 2011 | $34.08 | $48.78 | $28.44 | 11,920 |
| 2012 | $35.08 | $49.19 | $28.70 | 12,030 |
| 2013 | $35.52 | $49.09 | $29.03 | 11,580 |
| 2014 | $35.94 | $48.88 | $29.32 | 11,630 |
| 2015 | $35.70 | $48.49 | $29.84 | 11,400 |
| 2016 | $35.50 | $47.62 | $30.28 | 11,450 |
| 2017 | $35.84 | $47.07 | $30.80 | 13,120 |
| 2018 | $38.96 | $49.95 | $31.36 | 15,650 |
| 2019 | $40.98 | $51.61 | $31.83 | 16,400 |
| 2020 | $44.09 | $54.84 | $32.61 | 16,270 |
| 2021 | $46.15 | $54.83 | $34.62 | 18,400 |
| 2022 | $47.03 | $51.74 | $35.62 | 20,500 |
| 2023 | $49.43 | $52.23 | $36.90 | 20,320 |
| 2024 | $49.66 | $50.97 | $37.83 | 21,080 |
| 2025 | $52.68 | $52.68 | $38.42 | 19,550 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Washington changed by +8.6% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Washington?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 68,276 | $103,955 | $1,999 |
| Cowlitz County | 3,305 | $95,463 | $1,836 |
| Whatcom County | 7,930 | $94,992 | $1,827 |
| Skagit County | 4,374 | $92,855 | $1,786 |
| Benton County | 8,202 | $91,142 | $1,753 |
| Thurston County | 6,232 | $89,316 | $1,718 |
| Pierce County | 23,815 | $87,733 | $1,687 |
| Chelan County | 2,551 | $86,753 | $1,668 |
| Grant County | 1,668 | $83,836 | $1,612 |
| Clark County | 17,166 | $83,409 | $1,604 |
| Snohomish County | 23,711 | $81,693 | $1,571 |
| Grays Harbor County | 1,486 | $78,565 | $1,511 |
| Asotin County | 440 | $76,834 | $1,478 |
| Kittitas County | 1,442 | $76,062 | $1,463 |
| Kitsap County | 4,243 | $74,701 | $1,437 |
| Spokane County | 13,535 | $74,306 | $1,429 |
| Franklin County | 2,800 | $72,681 | $1,398 |
| Walla Walla County | 1,132 | $69,560 | $1,338 |
| Lewis County | 1,417 | $69,032 | $1,328 |
| Lincoln County | 307 | $67,625 | $1,300 |
| Clallam County | 1,177 | $66,590 | $1,281 |
| Jefferson County | 652 | $65,828 | $1,266 |
| Island County | 1,218 | $65,166 | $1,253 |
| Douglas County | 796 | $64,907 | $1,248 |
| Whitman County | 477 | $64,522 | $1,241 |
| Yakima County | 3,880 | $62,143 | $1,195 |
| San Juan County | 708 | $60,233 | $1,158 |
| Klickitat County | 227 | $59,114 | $1,137 |
| Stevens County | 493 | $57,233 | $1,101 |
| Pacific County | 269 | $54,555 | $1,049 |
| Okanogan County | 561 | $54,084 | $1,040 |
| Pend Oreille County | 138 | $53,681 | $1,032 |
| Mason County | 637 | $52,161 | $1,003 |
| Ferry County | 96 | $47,604 | $915 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Washington?
The median construction supervisor in Washington earned $52.68 an hour ($109,570 a year) in May 2025, 37% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $41.25–$66.31; the top 10% earn more than $80.34.
Where does Washington rank for construction supervisor pay?
Washington ranks 1st of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $52.68 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Washington's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Washington?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Washington counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Washington?
BLS counted 19,550 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Washington in May 2025, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.05; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington 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.