Construction & Real Estate Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Construction Manager Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median construction manager salary in Aurora, IL is $96,406 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$96,406
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-5,074
Cost of Living
95%

Construction Manager Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level construction manager earns around $58,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,900
$-3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,850
$-5,150 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,750
$-8,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $57,000
25th Percentile $74,100
Median (50th) $96,406
75th Percentile $128,250
90th Percentile $166,250

Construction Manager Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$109,598
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$108,584
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$86,258
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$83,214
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Construction Manager in Aurora

Education

Most construction manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingBlueprint ReadingBuilding CodesSchedulingContract Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, construction manager employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.