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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for construction/program managers in the United States. Construction/program manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for construction/program managers.Our research found that Washington is the best state for construction/program managers, while Washington and Connecticut are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Washington has a median salary of $125,706 and Washington has the highest median salary among all 50 states for construction/program managers.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for construction/program managers.If you are currently seeking employment as a construction/program manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for construction/program managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total construction/program manager jobs: 2,854 Average annual salary: $125,706 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 2.34
2. Idaho
Total construction/program manager jobs: 338 Average annual salary: $122,575 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
3. Montana
Total construction/program manager jobs: 281 Average annual salary: $117,293 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
4. Connecticut
Total construction/program manager jobs: 649 Average annual salary: $123,734 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. New Mexico
Total construction/program manager jobs: 332 Average annual salary: $118,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. West Virginia
Total construction/program manager jobs: 217 Average annual salary: $118,938 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
7. Texas
Total construction/program manager jobs: 3,155 Average annual salary: $117,638 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
8. New Jersey
Total construction/program manager jobs: 1,149 Average annual salary: $123,576 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
9. Maryland
Total construction/program manager jobs: 1,022 Average annual salary: $120,314 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
10. Michigan
Total construction/program manager jobs: 1,065 Average annual salary: $113,680 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a construction/program manager
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a construction/program manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $125,706 | $89,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,854 |
| 2 | Idaho | $122,575 | $87,000 | 1,716,943 | 338 |
| 3 | Montana | $117,293 | $83,000 | 1,050,493 | 281 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $123,734 | $91,000 | 3,588,184 | 649 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $118,726 | $85,000 | 2,088,070 | 332 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $118,938 | $87,000 | 1,815,857 | 217 |
| 7 | Texas | $117,638 | $84,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,155 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $123,576 | $91,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,149 |
| 9 | Maryland | $120,314 | $88,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,022 |
| 10 | Michigan | $113,680 | $83,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,065 |
| 11 | Nevada | $110,933 | $78,000 | 2,998,039 | 337 |
| 12 | Maine | $108,935 | $81,000 | 1,335,907 | 230 |
| 13 | Colorado | $111,581 | $79,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,180 |
| 14 | New York | $113,367 | $83,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,293 |
| 15 | Illinois | $112,418 | $82,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,870 |
| 16 | Arizona | $107,459 | $77,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,152 |
| 17 | California | $113,516 | $81,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,858 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $112,362 | $82,000 | 5,024,369 | 575 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $106,928 | $79,000 | 1,342,795 | 303 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $108,692 | $79,000 | 5,795,483 | 783 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $107,735 | $78,000 | 6,715,984 | 819 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $98,899 | $73,000 | 755,393 | 262 |
| 23 | Oregon | $103,007 | $73,000 | 4,142,776 | 857 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $107,175 | $79,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,581 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $102,361 | $76,000 | 1,059,639 | 227 |
| 26 | Georgia | $105,587 | $77,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,658 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $99,534 | $72,000 | 869,666 | 172 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $94,790 | $67,000 | 579,315 | 159 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $104,703 | $77,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,333 |
| 30 | Florida | $98,962 | $71,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,470 |
| 31 | Alaska | $104,968 | $81,000 | 739,795 | 99 |
| 32 | Utah | $92,294 | $65,000 | 3,101,833 | 668 |
| 33 | Delaware | $96,402 | $71,000 | 961,939 | 254 |
| 34 | Ohio | $98,449 | $72,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,254 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $108,541 | $86,000 | 1,427,538 | 103 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $92,337 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 361 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $91,099 | $67,000 | 693,972 | 561 |
| 38 | Virginia | $95,117 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,915 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $97,109 | $71,000 | 5,576,606 | 952 |
| 40 | Vermont | $97,471 | $72,000 | 623,657 | 88 |
| 41 | Alabama | $87,868 | $64,000 | 4,874,747 | 669 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $93,832 | $67,000 | 3,930,864 | 341 |
| 43 | Missouri | $94,601 | $69,000 | 6,113,532 | 560 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $87,522 | $64,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,400 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $84,587 | $61,000 | 3,004,279 | 384 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $88,894 | $64,000 | 4,684,333 | 407 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $86,003 | $62,000 | 2,984,100 | 297 |
| 48 | Iowa | $85,280 | $62,000 | 3,145,711 | 514 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $86,584 | $63,000 | 4,454,189 | 446 |
| 50 | Indiana | $85,485 | $62,000 | 6,666,818 | 822 |
| 51 | Kansas | $81,579 | $59,000 | 2,913,123 | 394 |
Highest paying states for construction/program managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Construction/Program Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $125,706 |
| 2 | Idaho | $122,575 |
| 3 | Montana | $117,293 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $123,734 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $118,726 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $118,938 |
| 7 | Texas | $117,638 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $123,576 |
| 9 | Maryland | $120,314 |
| 10 | Michigan | $113,680 |
| 11 | Nevada | $110,933 |
| 12 | Maine | $108,935 |
| 13 | Colorado | $111,581 |
| 14 | New York | $113,367 |
| 15 | Illinois | $112,418 |
| 16 | Arizona | $107,459 |
| 17 | California | $113,516 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $112,362 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $106,928 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $108,692 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $107,735 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $98,899 |
| 23 | Oregon | $103,007 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $107,175 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $102,361 |
| 26 | Georgia | $105,587 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $99,534 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $94,790 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $104,703 |
| 30 | Florida | $98,962 |
| 31 | Alaska | $104,968 |
| 32 | Utah | $92,294 |
| 33 | Delaware | $96,402 |
| 34 | Ohio | $98,449 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $108,541 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $92,337 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $91,099 |
| 38 | Virginia | $95,117 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $97,109 |
| 40 | Vermont | $97,471 |
| 41 | Alabama | $87,868 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $93,832 |
| 43 | Missouri | $94,601 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $87,522 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $84,587 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $88,894 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $86,003 |
| 48 | Iowa | $85,280 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $86,584 |
| 50 | Indiana | $85,485 |
| 51 | Kansas | $81,579 |
Expert opinions on the best states for construction/program managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for construction/program managers to find work opportunities?
Becky Serbin
Director of Education and Curriculum, National Tile Contractors Association
Tile contractors are hiring across the U.S. and using several different online job posting sites. We even have an online form that those interested in the trade can fill out. When we receive them, they are forwarded to members in their area. If the person is located in an area where there is a union presence, they can even contact that office for job opportunities.
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Updated January 8, 2025