Construction manager earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$88.34 per hour
$183,750 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$64.70 per hour
$134,570 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$46.50 per hour
$96,730 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$36.05 per hour
$74,990 per year
10th percentile
Starting level construction manager earnings begin at:
$29.51 per hour
$61,390 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Construction manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $99,270 |
| North Carolina | $97,290 |
| West Virginia | $96,730 |
| Georgia | $96,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,072 |
| Washington | $95,840 |
| South Dakota | $94,880 |
| Maryland | $94,770 |
| Michigan | $93,010 |
| Oregon | $92,100 |
| Louisiana | $91,490 |
| Nevada | $91,180 |
| Ohio | $91,130 |
| Minnesota | $90,950 |
| Wyoming | $90,930 |
| Texas | $90,900 |
| Missouri | $89,730 |
| North Dakota | $89,730 |
| Colorado | $89,190 |
| South Carolina | $88,590 |
| Vermont | $87,490 |
| Illinois | $85,708 |
| New Mexico | $83,200 |
| New Hampshire | $83,030 |
| Montana | $82,990 |
| Kansas | $82,445 |
| Iowa | $82,267 |
| Florida | $82,200 |
| Oklahoma | $80,180 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $79,840 |
| Maine | $79,730 |
| Kentucky | $79,090 |
| Nebraska | $79,080 |
| Alabama | $76,987 |
| Arizona | $76,597 |
| Indiana | $76,390 |
| Utah | $76,150 |
| Tennessee | $72,630 |
| Idaho | $71,321 |
| Mississippi | $66,520 |
| Arkansas | $66,440 |
| Guam | $61,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $53,630 |
| New York | $131,950 |
| New Jersey | $131,130 |
| Delaware | $119,910 |
| Rhode Island | $113,860 |
| California | $107,050 |
| Alaska | $106,370 |
| Hawaii | $105,808 |
| Connecticut | $105,430 |
| Wisconsin | $104,570 |
| Massachusetts | $102,410 |
| District of Columbia | $100,770 |
How do construction manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Construction managers earn about the same as related careers in West Virginia. On average, they make less than sustainability officers but more than biomass power plant managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sustainability officer salary | $137K |
| Purchasing manager salary | $122K |
| Compensation and benefits manager salary | $100K |
| Construction manager salary | $97K |
| Health services manager salary | $97K |
| Industrial production manager salary | $105K |
| Biofuels production manager salary | $105K |
| Biomass power plant manager salary | $105K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)