Median Salary
$114,990
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$55.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$189,440
entry level starts ~$69,690
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 380,000 employed
How much does a Construction Manager make?
Construction Managers in the United States bring home a median salary of $114,990 a year, or around $55.28 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $69,690, while the top 10% earn $189,440.
That is $53,600 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Construction Manager salary range by percentile
Half of all Construction Managers earn between $88,550 and $151,640 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,690 | $33.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $88,550 | $42.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $114,990 | $55.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $151,640 | $72.90 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $189,440 | $91.08 |
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Highest-paying states for Construction Manager
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Construction Manager pay at $155,360 a year, followed by Washington ($155,070) and Massachusetts ($145,010). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $86,310 — a gap of $69,050 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Construction Manager salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New York $155,360Washington $155,070Massachusetts $145,010Alaska $139,190New Jersey $138,230California $133,160Delaware $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
Workforce and education
About 380,000 people work as Construction Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $124,360 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Construction Manager make in the United States?
The median Construction Manager salary in the United States is $114,990 per year, or about $55.28 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $69,690, while the top 10% of earners make $189,440 or more.
How does Construction Manager pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Construction Manager median of $114,990 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Construction Managers the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Construction Managers, with a median salary of $155,360 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Construction Manager?
Becoming a Construction Manager typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Construction Managers work in the United States?
About 380,000 people were employed as Construction Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.