Quick answer: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in the Midland area earn a median $79,940 per year, above the national median of $79,920, and the metro employs about 2,700 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Midland metro | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $79,940 | $74,520 | $79,920 |
| 10th percentile | $47,950 | $48,000 | $53,280 |
| 25th percentile | $59,270 | $58,830 | $63,400 |
| 75th percentile | $110,100 | $89,680 | $101,460 |
| 90th percentile | $132,640 | $109,460 | $128,260 |
| Employment | 2,700 | 90,010 | 812,210 |
| Location quotient | 4.23 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Midland, TX metropolitan statistical area.
The Midland median of $79,940 is above the national median of $79,920, and above the Texas statewide median of $74,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 4.23 means construction supervisors are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Supervision is hired off the local project pipeline. The commercial, industrial and public work active in a metro is what determines how many crews need a foreman.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $76,020 | 24,570 |
| Dallas | $76,230 | 21,530 |
| Austin | $77,800 | 8,010 |
| San Antonio | $73,520 | 6,170 |
| Beaumont | $76,390 | 2,460 |
| Corpus Christi | $66,820 | 2,330 |
| El Paso | $62,870 | 1,380 |
| Odessa | $78,580 | 1,380 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. There is no license to supervise a construction crew. What gatekeeps the role is the trade credential underneath it plus site-safety training - the OSHA 30-hour construction course is the one employers ask for by name - and, on public work, the contractor license held by the employing firm rather than by the supervisor personally. Contractor licensing rules differ substantially between states.
See the Texas licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state contractor licensing board.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 1 school within 240 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 1 of them carries a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for construction supervisors in the Midland, TX metro area is $79,940, above the national median of $79,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Midland, TX metro area employs about 2,700 construction supervisors (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. There is no license to supervise a construction crew. What gatekeeps the role is the trade credential underneath it plus site-safety training - the OSHA 30-hour construction course is the one employers ask for by name - and, on public work, the contractor license held by the employing firm rather than by the supervisor personally. Contractor licensing rules differ substantially between states. Confirm current requirements with your state contractor licensing board.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state contractor licensing board.
The Midland metro median is $79,940 against a statewide median of $74,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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