California Median
$133,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#6 of 51
34,750 employed here
How much does a Construction Manager make in California?
A Construction Manager working in California earns a median salary of $133,160 per year, or about $64.02 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $114,990 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $82,100 while the top 10% make $211,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $102,780 and $168,070 a year.
Construction Manager salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $82,100 | $39.47 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $102,780 | $49.41 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $133,160 | $64.02 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $168,070 | $80.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $211,970 | $101.91 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories for Construction Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Construction Manager salary in other states
New York $155,360Washington $155,070Massachusetts $145,010Alaska $139,190New Jersey $138,230Delaware $132,150Oregon $131,420New Hampshire $129,260Hawaii $128,910Maryland $128,330District of Columbia $126,430Connecticut $125,190Colorado $124,830Minnesota $123,400Kansas $120,810Virginia $119,110South Dakota $118,380Nevada $115,250Arizona $114,680Wisconsin $114,190Florida $113,130Missouri $112,230Georgia $110,810Tennessee $110,200Maine $110,070Louisiana $110,010Illinois $109,160Pennsylvania $108,250South Carolina $108,110North Carolina $106,640Indiana $106,390Utah $105,200Idaho $104,600New Mexico $104,550Montana $104,480Rhode Island $103,990Vermont $103,450Michigan $103,230North Dakota $102,070Ohio $101,980Texas $101,470Nebraska $100,820Oklahoma $100,690Mississippi $99,520Iowa $99,280Kentucky $97,020Alabama $96,960West Virginia $95,740Wyoming $92,320Arkansas $86,310
Working as a Construction Manager in California
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 California pay ($133,160) 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 California?
The median Construction Manager salary in California is $133,160 per year, or about $64.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,100 at the entry level to $211,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Construction Managers about 16% more than the national median of $114,990. California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Construction Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $133,160 a year. About 34,750 Construction Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.