Construction & Real Estate Careers & Salaries

Explore salary data for 9 careers in construction & real estate. The average median salary in this field is $72,547 per year, with 1,442,300 professionals employed nationwide.

Careers

Avg Median Salary

$72,547

Highest Paying

$101,480

Total Employed

1,442,300

All Construction & Real Estate Careers Ranked by Salary

Career	Median Salary	Entry Level	Growth
#1 Construction Manager Bachelor's degree	$101,480	$62,000	+8%	Details →
#2 Architect Bachelor's degree	$82,840	$52,000	+3%	Details →
#3 Urban Planner Master's degree	$79,540	$52,000	+4%	Details →
#4 Landscape Architect Bachelor's degree	$73,160	$46,000	+4%	Details →
#5 Surveyor Bachelor's degree	$65,590	$42,000	+5%	Details →
#6 Crane Operator High school diploma	$64,350	$42,000	+4%	Details →
#7 Building Inspector High school diploma	$63,700	$42,000	+3%	Details →
#8 Interior Designer Bachelor's degree	$61,590	$36,000	+4%	Details →
#9 Property Manager High school diploma	$60,670	$38,000	+3%	Details →

Explore Construction & Real Estate Careers

Construction Manager

$101,480 median

Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish.

Bachelor's degree +8% growth

Architect

$82,840 median

Architects design buildings balancing aesthetics, function, safety, and sustainability.

Bachelor's degree +3% growth

Urban Planner

$79,540 median

Urban planners develop land use plans and programs to help create communities and accommodate population growth.

Master's degree +4% growth

Landscape Architect

$73,160 median

Landscape architects design outdoor spaces including parks, gardens, campuses, and residential landscapes.

Bachelor's degree +4% growth

Surveyor

$65,590 median

Surveyors measure and map land surfaces, determining property boundaries for construction projects.

Bachelor's degree +5% growth

Crane Operator

$64,350 median

Crane operators control crane equipment to lift and move heavy materials on construction and industrial sites.

High school diploma +4% growth

Building Inspector

$63,700 median

Building inspectors examine construction sites to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning, and safety standards.

High school diploma +3% growth

Interior Designer

$61,590 median

Interior designers plan and design functional, aesthetically pleasing interior spaces.

Bachelor's degree +4% growth

Property Manager

$60,670 median

Property managers oversee operations and maintenance of residential and commercial properties.

High school diploma +3% growth

About Construction & Real Estate Careers

The construction & real estate field includes 9 careers tracked by StateSalaryData, employing 1,442,300 professionals across the United States. Salaries range from $60,670 (Property Manager) to $101,480 (Construction Manager). Browse individual career pages for state-by-state breakdowns, city-level data, and career comparisons.