Construction & Real Estate Durham, NC Pop. 283,506

Construction Manager Salary in Durham, North Carolina

The median construction manager salary in Durham, NC is $96,406 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.3% above the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$96,406
vs State Avg
+$3,044
vs National
$-5,074
Cost of Living
95%

Construction Manager Salary in Durham by Experience

In Durham, 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 Durham, NC

Percentile Durham
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 North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Construction Manager in Durham

Education

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