📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$117,406
per year
Median
$108,886
per year
Hourly
$56.45
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$74,806
25th Percentile — Junior$97,526
50th Percentile — Median$108,886
75th Percentile — Senior$148,646
90th Percentile — Top Earners$168,108
💡 Top-earning First-Line Supervisors of Construction Tradess in California make up to $168,108 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$98.9k
2021
$102.3k
2022
$105.9k
2023
$109.6k
2024
$113.4k
2025
$117.4k
2026
📈 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $181,979 +55.0% High
San Diego $173,761 +48.0% High
San Jose $201,938 +72.0% High
San Francisco $217,201 +85.0% High
Fresno $126,798 +8.0% High
Sacramento $143,235 +22.0% High
Long Beach $170,239 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $126,798 +8.0% High
Anaheim $166,717 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $164,368 +40.0% High
Riverside $150,280 +28.0% High
Stockton $138,539 +18.0% High
Irvine $181,979 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $138,539 +18.0% High
Modesto $131,495 +12.0% High
Fontana $143,235 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $135,017 +15.0% High
Glendale $173,761 +48.0% High
Fremont $187,850 +60.0% High
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Tradess. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $117,406 per year, California's First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $74,806–$97,526, while experienced First-Line Supervisors of Construction Tradess can command $148,646–$168,108.

Looking ahead, the First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades salary in California is $117,406 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $82,680.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay First-Line Supervisors of Construction Tradess the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades employment.
  • At $117,406/year, California First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $82,680/year.