Construction Manager Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$103,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#37 of 51
450 employed here

How much does a Construction Manager make in Rhode Island?

Construction Managers in Rhode Island take home a median of $103,990 annually — roughly $50.00 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $114,990.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $61,300 while the top 10% make $177,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $84,280 and $135,210 a year.

Construction Manager salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,300$29.47
25th percentile (early career)$84,280$40.52
50th percentile (median)$103,990$50.00
75th percentile (experienced)$135,210$65.00
90th percentile (top earners)$177,360$85.27

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 37th 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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island pay ($103,990) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Construction Manager salary in Rhode Island is $103,990 per year, or about $50.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,300 at the entry level to $177,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Construction Managers about 10% less than the national median of $114,990. Rhode Island ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Construction Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $103,990 a year. About 450 Construction Managers are employed in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.