Construction Manager Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Construction Managers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$114,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#20 of 51
9,910 employed here

How much does a Construction Manager make in Arizona?

A Construction Manager working in Arizona earns a median salary of $114,680 per year, or about $55.13 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $114,990 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $77,990 while the top 10% make $168,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $95,200 and $136,350 a year.

Construction Manager salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,990$37.50
25th percentile (early career)$95,200$45.77
50th percentile (median)$114,680$55.13
75th percentile (experienced)$136,350$65.55
90th percentile (top earners)$168,560$81.04

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for Construction Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$155,360
2Washington$155,070
3Massachusetts$145,010
4Alaska$139,190
5New Jersey$138,230

Working as a Construction Manager in Arizona

Nationally, about 380,000 people work as Construction Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($114,680) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Construction Manager make in Arizona?
The median Construction Manager salary in Arizona is $114,680 per year, or about $55.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,990 at the entry level to $168,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Construction Managers about 0% more than the national median of $114,990. Arizona ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Construction Managers?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $114,680 a year. About 9,910 Construction Managers are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.