Construction & Real Estate

Construction Manager Salary

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

Median Salary
$101,480
Mean Salary
$109,400
Total Employed
499,500
Job Growth
+8%

Construction Manager Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level construction managers earn around $62,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $103,000. Senior-level construction managers can earn $165,000 or more.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,000
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$103,000
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$165,000

Salary Percentile Breakdown

The salary range for construction managers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $60,000, while the top 10% earn $175,000.

Percentile Annual Salary
10th Percentile $60,000
25th Percentile $78,000
50th Percentile (Median) $101,480
75th Percentile $135,000
90th Percentile $175,000

Construction Manager Salary by State

Construction Manager salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $172,516, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $84,228.

State Median
#1 Hawaii $172,516 Details →
#2 California $140,042 Details →
#3 Massachusetts $136,998 Details →
#4 Alaska $125,835 Details →
#5 New York $123,806 Details →
#6 New Jersey $116,702 Details →
#7 Washington $116,702 Details →
#8 Connecticut $113,658 Details →
#9 Maryland $111,628 Details →
#10 Oregon $111,628 Details →
#11 Colorado $106,554 Details →
#12 New Hampshire $106,554 Details →
#13 Rhode Island $106,554 Details →
#14 Virginia $105,539 Details →
#15 Delaware $102,495 Details →
#16 Vermont $102,495 Details →
#17 Florida $99,450 Details →
#18 Maine $99,450 Details →
#19 Arizona $98,436 Details →
#20 Minnesota $98,436 Details →
#21 Nevada $98,436 Details →
#22 Utah $98,436 Details →
#23 Pennsylvania $97,421 Details →
#24 Illinois $96,406 Details →
#25 Montana $96,406 Details →
#26 Idaho $95,391 Details →
#27 Georgia $94,376 Details →
#28 New Mexico $94,376 Details →
#29 North Carolina $93,362 Details →
#30 Texas $93,362 Details →
#31 Wisconsin $93,362 Details →
#32 Wyoming $93,362 Details →
#33 Louisiana $92,347 Details →
#34 Indiana $91,332 Details →
#35 Michigan $91,332 Details →
#36 Nebraska $91,332 Details →
#37 North Dakota $91,332 Details →
#38 Ohio $91,332 Details →
#39 Iowa $90,317 Details →
#40 South Carolina $90,317 Details →
#41 Tennessee $90,317 Details →
#42 Missouri $89,302 Details →
#43 South Dakota $89,302 Details →
#44 Alabama $88,288 Details →
#45 Kansas $88,288 Details →
#46 Kentucky $88,288 Details →
#47 Oklahoma $87,273 Details →
#48 Arkansas $85,243 Details →
#49 West Virginia $85,243 Details →
#50 Mississippi $84,228 Details →

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan construction projects
  • Manage project budgets
  • Hire subcontractors
  • Ensure building code compliance
  • Monitor progress

Top Skills

Project Management Budgeting Blueprint Reading Building Codes Scheduling Contract Management

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

Faster than average — projected 8% growth over the next decade