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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
SOC 47-1011 · Construction, Installation & Trades
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
What this job pays in the Indianapolis area
Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
| Point in the range | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,730 | $28.72 |
| 25th percentile | $73,650 | $35.41 |
| Median (middle) | $85,300 | $41.01 |
| 75th percentile | $100,290 | $48.22 |
| 90th percentile | $117,800 | $56.63 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. These are metro figures; BLS does not publish a Hamilton County wage by occupation. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.
What you need to get started
Most common education: A certificate after high school.
How much preparation: Medium preparation. Training after high school, an apprenticeship, or one to two years of experience.
Source: O*NET 30.2 database, U.S. Department of Labor (pinned vintage; survey rows dated 2021 to 2024).
Where this role can lead
Occupations that ask for much the same skills and typically pay more, with how pay compares. These are skills matches, not a record of individual people moving.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | 90 of 100 | 211.6 | +$24,378 per year (about +29%) |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 87 of 100 | 36.8 | +$510 per year |
| Cost Estimators | 84 of 100 | 83.2 | +$18,963 per year (about +23%) |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 80 of 100 | 147.9 | +$3,136 per year |
| Project Management Specialists | 77 of 100 | 319.4 | +$32,976 per year (about +39%) |
| Facilities Managers | 75 of 100 | 59.0 | +$11,381 per year (about +14%) |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 72 of 100 | 5.0 | -$7,649 per year (about -9%) |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 71 of 100 | 8.4 | -$4,566 per year (about -5%) |
Common paths into this role
Occupations whose skills line up with First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers and that typically pay less, so they are a common place to build from. Matched on skills, not on anyone's recorded move.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 87 of 100 | 36.8 | +$510 per year |
| Construction Laborers | 84 of 100 | 42.8 | -$31,282 per year (about -37%) |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | 82 of 100 | 11.9 | -$12,916 per year (about -15%) |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 80 of 100 | 147.9 | +$3,136 per year |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 77 of 100 | 19.1 | -$22,238 per year (about -26%) |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 76 of 100 | 54.0 | -$7,860 per year (about -9%) |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 76 of 100 | 36.6 | -$17,731 per year (about -21%) |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 76 of 100 | 2.8 | -$13,012 per year (about -16%) |
Occupations whose skills point toward this role
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- Ivy Tech Community College
Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades. - The Pursuit Institute (TPI)
K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering. - InvestOnward
Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service. - Re-Entry Workforce Initiative
Justice-Involved Workforce
Workforce re-entry for individuals exiting jail, in SUD recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council. - Artisanship / HAOI-Hub & Spoke Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
5-week NCCER training program (HAOI + Hub & Spoke + Ivy Tech + IHC partnership). Launch June 2026. Targets construction and maintenance trades.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.
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