Construction manager salary

Q: How much does a construction manager make?

The average construction manager salary in the United States is $81,313. Construction manager salaries typically range between $54,000 and $120,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for construction managers is $39.09 per hour. Construction manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Construction managers earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.

Q: What state pays Construction Managers the most?

Hawaii pays Construction Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $123,933 per year, or $59.58 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a construction manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a construction manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $101,370 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Construction Manager?

A good starting salary for a construction manager is $53,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a construction manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for construction managers is $85,299, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a construction manager can vary by state.

Q: Do construction managers get paid well?

Yes, construction managers get paid well. While their salary is dependent on company size, location, and experience level, the average salary for a Construction Manager is almost $100,000 annually.

Q: How much does a construction manager make a week?

The average weekly pay for a construction manager is about $1,500. However, the highest earners can make over $2000 a week, and the lowest earners typically make around $1,300 in weekly pay.

Q: Is a construction manager a good job?

Yes, being a construction manager is a good job. The position of a construction manager is ranked number one in the field of construction and is highly ranked overall. Construction management is a growing field that requires individuals who are flexible thinkers and problem solvers. As a construction manager, you'll have a rewarding career as a leader, analyzer, and negotiator.

Quoted expert

Raymond Hintz

Average construction manager salary

$81,313

$39.09 hourly rate

Entry-level construction manager salary

$54,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Construction Manager Salaries

The role of a Construction Manager is integral to the success of various projects. On average, these professionals earn about $81,313 per year. However, salaries can fluctuate significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and the specific sector within the construction industry.

For instance, entry-level positions may start at a lower salary, while those with extensive experience can command significantly higher wages. Additionally, states with high demand for construction projects often offer higher salaries. In states like California and New York, Construction Managers typically receive some of the highest compensation packages.

Job seekers interested in maximizing their earning potential should consider obtaining relevant certifications or further education, which can lead to advanced positions and increased salaries. Regularly researching salary trends and job opportunities in various regions can also provide insights into the best places to work as a Construction Manager.

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Where can a Construction Manager earn more?

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Construction manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level construction manager	$42,700	$20.54
Mid-level construction manager	$72,300	$34.75
Senior-level construction manager	$107,000	$51.50

Construction manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a construction manager typically falls between $81,313 and $132,641.

zippia

$81,313yearly

glassdoor[1]

$104,221yearly

indeed[2]

$89,838yearly

Salary.com[3]

$132,641yearly

payscale[4]

$83,055yearly

SalaryExpert[5]

$122,683yearly

CareerExplorer[6]

$98,890yearly

Average construction manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for construction managers are Hawaii, California, and Washington. The lowest average construction manager salary states are North Dakota, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for construction managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Hawaii	$123,933	$59.58
2	Nevada	$89,451	$43.01
3	Oregon	$90,241	$43.39
4	Washington	$93,188	$44.80
5	California	$101,370	$48.74
6	New Hampshire	$92,304	$44.38
7	Idaho	$81,822	$39.34
8	Maine	$81,754	$39.30
9	Delaware	$85,773	$41.24
10	West Virginia	$89,369	$42.97
11	District of Columbia	$86,948	$41.80
12	Arizona	$80,216	$38.57
13	New Jersey	$92,141	$44.30
14	Pennsylvania	$80,987	$38.94
15	Connecticut	$86,534	$41.60
16	Maryland	$84,784	$40.76
17	New York	$87,342	$41.99
18	Montana	$73,798	$35.48
19	Utah	$74,496	$35.82
20	Virginia	$77,073	$37.05
21	Michigan	$77,292	$37.16
22	Wyoming	$70,679	$33.98
23	Vermont	$76,474	$36.77
24	Rhode Island	$78,825	$37.90
25	Ohio	$73,937	$35.55
26	Louisiana	$74,817	$35.97
27	North Carolina	$70,747	$34.01
28	Kentucky	$75,476	$36.29
29	Massachusetts	$81,203	$39.04
30	South Dakota	$69,967	$33.64
31	Texas	$72,506	$34.86
32	Wisconsin	$72,862	$35.03
33	Nebraska	$69,433	$33.38
34	Colorado	$71,327	$34.29
35	Alaska	$72,811	$35.01
36	New Mexico	$70,277	$33.79
37	North Dakota	$65,452	$31.47
38	Mississippi	$68,813	$33.08
39	Iowa	$66,264	$31.86
40	Tennessee	$64,933	$31.22
41	South Carolina	$67,776	$32.58
42	Illinois	$72,463	$34.84
43	Alabama	$66,279	$31.86
44	Kansas	$67,489	$32.45
45	Indiana	$66,095	$31.78
46	Minnesota	$70,489	$33.89
47	Florida	$63,796	$30.67
48	Georgia	$64,511	$31.01
49	Missouri	$65,995	$31.73
50	Oklahoma	$64,581	$31.05
51	Arkansas	$59,935	$28.81

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Highest paying cities for construction managers

The highest-paying cities for construction managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$111,703	$53.70
2	Seattle, WA	$94,228	$45.30
3	Portland, OR	$89,518	$43.04
4	Las Vegas, NV	$88,461	$42.53
5	New York, NY	$87,519	$42.08
6	Washington, DC	$86,980	$41.82
7	Baltimore, MD	$85,103	$40.91
8	Portland, ME	$82,280	$39.56
9	Philadelphia, PA	$81,536	$39.20
10	Boston, MA	$80,993	$38.94
11	Phoenix, AZ	$80,501	$38.70
12	Detroit, MI	$77,683	$37.35
13	Richmond, VA	$76,891	$36.97
14	Salt Lake City, UT	$74,135	$35.64
15	San Antonio, TX	$73,473	$35.32
16	Columbus, OH	$73,337	$35.26
17	Milwaukee, WI	$73,184	$35.18
18	Chicago, IL	$72,847	$35.02
19	Raleigh, NC	$71,927	$34.58
20	Englewood, CO	$71,431	$34.34

Construction Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

Construction manager salary details

A construction manager's salary ranges from $54,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average construction manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a construction manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$120,000	$10,000	$58
75th Percentile	$99,000	$8,250	$48
Average	$81,313	$6,776	$39
25th Percentile	$66,000	$5,500	$32
10th Percentile	$54,000	$4,500	$26

Highest paying construction manager jobs

The highest paying types of construction managers are director of construction, controls project manager, and project superintendent.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
General Superintendent	$75,102	$6,259	$36.11	92,424
Superintendent	$82,458	$6,871	$39.64	22,580
Project Superintendent	$97,517	$8,126	$46.88	71,449
General Contractor	$66,602	$5,550	$32.02	66,218
Facilities Project Manager	$76,480	$6,373	$36.77	116,673
Owner/Project Manager	$95,253	$7,938	$45.79	163,040

How would you rate the starting salaries for construction managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Raymond Hintz

Professor, University of Maine

Excellent - but it depends on location and ability to travel for the best ones.

Top companies hiring construction managers now:

Which companies pay construction managers the most?

Construction manager salaries at Meta and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average construction manager salary at companies like Best Apartments and Apple are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$164,770	$79.22
2	Microsoft	$146,722	$70.54
3	Best Apartments	$137,214	$65.97
4	Apple	$136,528	$65.64
5	BP America Inc	$135,588	$65.19
6	First National Realty	$133,683	$64.27
7	Tishman	$128,260	$61.66
8	Parsons	$126,110	$60.63
9	Silverstein Properties	$121,388	$58.36
10	Exxon Mobil	$121,120	$58.23
11	American Tower	$120,410	$57.89
12	Hawaii.com	$120,260	$57.82
13	Chevron	$118,501	$56.97
14	Applied Materials	$113,703	$54.66
15	Black & Veatch	$112,522	$54.10
16	Technip USA Corporation	$112,324	$54.00
17	Prosum	$112,228	$53.96
18	Fluor Corporation	$112,165	$53.93
19	Crown Castle International	$111,792	$53.75
20	Autodesk	$111,234	$53.48

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Construction Manager salary by industry

The average construction manager salary varies across industries:

The average construction manager salary in the technology industry is $90,768, the highest of any industry.
The average construction manager salary in the finance industry is $89,147.
Construction managers in the government industry earn an average salary of $66,956, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for construction managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$90,768	$43.64
2	Construction	$89,147	$42.86
3	Finance	$85,999	$41.35
4	Professional	$84,593	$40.67
5	Real Estate	$81,368	$39.12
6	Hospitality	$81,061	$38.97
7	Manufacturing	$80,127	$38.52
8	Retail	$79,997	$38.46
9	Government	$66,956	$32.19

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Construction manager salary trends

The average construction manager salary has risen by $10,828 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average construction manager earned $70,485 annually, but today, they earn $81,313 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for construction managers over the last decade.

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Average construction manager salary over time

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Construction manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$81,300	$39.09	+2.0%
2024	$79,700	$38.32	+2.0%
2023	$78,100	$37.56	+2.1%
2022	$76,500	$36.76	+2.3%
2021	$74,700	$35.92	+2.1%

Recently added construction manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Super One	Project Manager-New Construction	Los Angeles, CA	06/30/2025	$90,000
Parsons	Construction Manager (Surface Alignment)-Rail and Transit	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$128,700
Barry-Wehmiller	Construction Project Manager	Concord, NH	06/30/2025	$120,000
Prologis	Operations Construction Manager	Dallas, TX	06/30/2025	$102,000
Prologis	Operations Construction Manager	Chicago, IL	06/30/2025	$102,000
Prologis	Operations Construction Manager	Tracy, CA	06/30/2025	$98,000
Prologis	Operations Construction Manager	Cincinnati, OH	06/30/2025	$98,000
Prologis	Operations Construction Manager	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$107,000
Transwestern	Construction Project Manager	Bellevue, WA	06/30/2025	$90,000
Guidehouse	Construction Project Manager-Mid Level	Washington, DC	06/30/2025	$98,000