Construction & Real Estate Lafayette, LA Pop. 121,374

Construction Manager Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median construction manager salary in Lafayette, LA is $89,302 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$89,302
vs State Avg
$-3,045
vs National
$-12,178
Cost of Living
88%

Construction Manager Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level construction manager earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,560
$-7,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,640
$-12,360 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,200
$-19,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $52,800
25th Percentile $68,640
Median (50th) $89,302
75th Percentile $118,800
90th Percentile $154,000

Construction Manager Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$99,450
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$93,362
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$87,273
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$86,258
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Construction Manager in Lafayette

Education

Most construction manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Lafayette and the surrounding Louisiana 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 Lafayette may vary based on local industry and population growth.