Construction Manager Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$113,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#22 of 51
34,010 employed here

How much does a Construction Manager make in Florida?

Construction Managers in Florida take home a median of $113,130 annually — roughly $54.39 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $114,990.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $65,200 while the top 10% make $209,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $85,930 and $162,170 a year.

Construction Manager salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$65,200$31.35
25th percentile (early career)$85,930$41.31
50th percentile (median)$113,130$54.39
75th percentile (experienced)$162,170$77.97
90th percentile (top earners)$209,450$100.70

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 22nd 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($113,130) 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 Florida?
The median Construction Manager salary in Florida is $113,130 per year, or about $54.39 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,200 at the entry level to $209,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Construction Managers about 2% less than the national median of $114,990. Florida ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Construction Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $113,130 a year. About 34,010 Construction Managers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.