Construction Manager Salary in Maine (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$110,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#26 of 51
1,460 employed here

How much does a Construction Manager make in Maine?

A Construction Manager working in Maine earns a median salary of $110,070 per year, or about $52.92 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $114,990 for this occupation.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $66,640 while the top 10% make $172,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,700 and $143,670 a year.

Construction Manager salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$66,640$32.04
25th percentile (early career)$81,700$39.28
50th percentile (median)$110,070$52.92
75th percentile (experienced)$143,670$69.07
90th percentile (top earners)$172,790$83.07

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 26th 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 Maine

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 Maine pay ($110,070) 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 Maine?
The median Construction Manager salary in Maine is $110,070 per year, or about $52.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,640 at the entry level to $172,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Construction Managers about 4% less than the national median of $114,990. Maine ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Construction Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $110,070 a year. About 1,460 Construction Managers are employed in Maine. 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 Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), 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.