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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Hawaii

Thinking about a career as a First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Hawaii? Here’s what the data says. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

What do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Make in Hawaii?

For first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers working in Hawaii, the median annual wage is $101,780 per year (or roughly $48.93/hour).Annual wages span from $67,800 at the 10th percentile to $128,850 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$67,800	$32.60
25th percentile	$82,880	$39.85
Median (50th)	$101,780	$48.93
75th percentile	$120,710	$58.04
90th percentile	$128,850	$61.95

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Hawaii nationwide is 0.91.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn a median of $83,555 per year ($40.17/hour), above the Hawaii median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 623,727 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers nationwide. In Hawaii alone, around 2,940 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 11,380 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers.

Top Hawaii Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

The metro areas below employ the most first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Hawaii.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Urban Honolulu, HI	2,120	$103,300
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	350	$106,870

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	89,960
California	72,660
Florida	71,300
New York	32,810
North Carolina	31,760
Pennsylvania	26,590
Georgia	25,380
Virginia	24,170
Ohio	22,730
Arizona	21,250
Colorado	21,090
Washington	21,080
Massachusetts	20,110
Illinois	19,690
Tennessee	16,780
Indiana	16,100
Michigan	15,960
Maryland	15,850
New Jersey	15,670
Alabama	13,810

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Where first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers earn the most: first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$103,850
Washington	$103,290
Hawaii	$101,780
Oregon	$100,860
Illinois	$100,360
Alaska	$99,020
Massachusetts	$97,480
California	$97,080
District of Columbia	$96,330
Rhode Island	$96,300

Skills

The most important first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
• Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
• Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
• Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
• Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
• Order or requisition materials or supplies.
• Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
• Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
• Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.

Work Activities

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Scheduling Work and Activities
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Electrical & Power Installation
• Building Management & Inspection
• Carpentry
• Plumbing & Water Supply
• Construction
• Masonry

Related Careers

Other careers like first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers include:

• Construction Managers
• Industrial Engineers
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Also Known As

Acoustical Tile Carpenters' Supervisor, Adjustable Steel Joist Setting Supervisor, Asbestos Removal Supervisor, Asphalt Paving Supervisor, Awning Hanger Supervisor, Bailer Operators' Supervisor, Bailer Tenders' Supervisor, Billposting Supervisor, Brick Chimney Supervisor, Bricklayer Supervisor, Brickmason Supervisor, Building Construction Superintendent, Building Insulation Supervisor, Building Repair Maintenance Supervisor, Building Superintendent.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-1011.00