First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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Job Description


	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Nonresidential Building Construction	95,420
Building Equipment Contractors	83,870
Residential Building Construction	68,600
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	53,660
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	41,950
Utility System Construction	39,680
Building Finishing Contractors	38,610
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	32,110
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	28,200
Support Activities for Mining	18,730

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Average Annual Salary	$70,540
Average Hourly Wage	$33.91
Total Employment	598,210

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

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Interesting Fact

Only 70% of the total cost of employment in the U.S. goes to pay wages and salaries -- the rest goes to pay benefits and employment taxes.

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