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Do you want to become a director of construction at Aimco, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for directors of construction that you can check out, before you begin your journey. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for director of construction jobs.
In order to get you the best states for directors of construction, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.West Virginia is the best state, and Mansfield is the city with the highest pay for directors of construction.
10 best states for directors of construction in 2025
1. West Virginia
Total director of construction jobs: 313 Average annual salary: $153,441 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 3.55
2. Idaho
Total director of construction jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $152,762 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
3. Maine
Total director of construction jobs: 71 Average annual salary: $150,031 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. Montana
Total director of construction jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $141,402 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
5. Connecticut
Total director of construction jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $158,987 Lowest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $226,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
6. New Mexico
Total director of construction jobs: 88 Average annual salary: $147,489 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
7. Oregon
Total director of construction jobs: 238 Average annual salary: $145,372 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 1
8. Texas
Total director of construction jobs: 1,033 Average annual salary: $145,529 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
9. South Carolina
Total director of construction jobs: 868 Average annual salary: $133,992 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 3.36
10. New York
Total director of construction jobs: 620 Average annual salary: $150,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of construction
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $153,441 | $106,000 | 1,815,857 | 313 |
| 2 | Idaho | $152,762 | $105,000 | 1,716,943 | 91 |
| 3 | Maine | $150,031 | $105,000 | 1,335,907 | 71 |
| 4 | Montana | $141,402 | $98,000 | 1,050,493 | 96 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $158,987 | $111,000 | 3,588,184 | 140 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $147,489 | $100,000 | 2,088,070 | 88 |
| 7 | Oregon | $145,372 | $100,000 | 4,142,776 | 238 |
| 8 | Texas | $145,529 | $97,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,033 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $133,992 | $90,000 | 5,024,369 | 868 |
| 10 | New York | $150,375 | $104,000 | 19,849,399 | 620 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $143,685 | $100,000 | 1,342,795 | 75 |
| 12 | Indiana | $140,311 | $95,000 | 6,666,818 | 264 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $136,581 | $93,000 | 5,795,483 | 265 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $122,307 | $83,000 | 869,666 | 234 |
| 15 | Vermont | $133,186 | $91,000 | 623,657 | 44 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $144,743 | $101,000 | 1,427,538 | 48 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $143,224 | $98,000 | 9,005,644 | 287 |
| 18 | California | $139,227 | $94,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,681 |
| 19 | Virginia | $134,009 | $91,000 | 8,470,020 | 537 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $135,739 | $93,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $121,086 | $84,000 | 755,393 | 78 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $126,107 | $84,000 | 6,715,984 | 305 |
| 23 | Utah | $129,562 | $88,000 | 3,101,833 | 159 |
| 24 | Nevada | $122,151 | $82,000 | 2,998,039 | 129 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $135,891 | $94,000 | 6,859,819 | 355 |
| 26 | Maryland | $140,828 | $96,000 | 6,052,177 | 250 |
| 27 | Ohio | $128,545 | $87,000 | 11,658,609 | 375 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $117,499 | $80,000 | 579,315 | 46 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $116,123 | $77,000 | 3,930,864 | 492 |
| 30 | Washington | $130,970 | $89,000 | 7,405,743 | 369 |
| 31 | Illinois | $129,564 | $87,000 | 12,802,023 | 484 |
| 32 | Arizona | $122,287 | $81,000 | 7,016,270 | 346 |
| 33 | Georgia | $123,617 | $82,000 | 10,429,379 | 539 |
| 34 | Delaware | $125,307 | $85,000 | 961,939 | 54 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $118,265 | $80,000 | 693,972 | 156 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $125,747 | $85,000 | 5,576,606 | 214 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $117,913 | $80,000 | 12,805,537 | 497 |
| 38 | Alabama | $110,889 | $73,000 | 4,874,747 | 673 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $114,545 | $77,000 | 10,273,419 | 567 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $110,869 | $72,000 | 4,684,333 | 577 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $111,721 | $75,000 | 1,920,076 | 142 |
| 42 | Alaska | $114,416 | $79,000 | 739,795 | 55 |
| 43 | Iowa | $111,107 | $74,000 | 3,145,711 | 226 |
| 44 | Florida | $116,476 | $76,000 | 20,984,400 | 850 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $107,588 | $70,000 | 2,984,100 | 344 |
| 46 | Colorado | $111,191 | $75,000 | 5,607,154 | 366 |
| 47 | Michigan | $113,668 | $77,000 | 9,962,311 | 286 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $113,324 | $75,000 | 4,454,189 | 129 |
| 49 | Missouri | $114,377 | $76,000 | 6,113,532 | 185 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $106,053 | $70,000 | 3,004,279 | 96 |
| 51 | Kansas | $102,309 | $68,000 | 2,913,123 | 109 |
Highest paying states for directors of construction
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Construction Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $153,441 |
| 2 | Idaho | $152,762 |
| 3 | Maine | $150,031 |
| 4 | Montana | $141,402 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $158,987 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $147,489 |
| 7 | Oregon | $145,372 |
| 8 | Texas | $145,529 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $133,992 |
| 10 | New York | $150,375 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $143,685 |
| 12 | Indiana | $140,311 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $136,581 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $122,307 |
| 15 | Vermont | $133,186 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $144,743 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $143,224 |
| 18 | California | $139,227 |
| 19 | Virginia | $134,009 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $135,739 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $121,086 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $126,107 |
| 23 | Utah | $129,562 |
| 24 | Nevada | $122,151 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $135,891 |
| 26 | Maryland | $140,828 |
| 27 | Ohio | $128,545 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $117,499 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $116,123 |
| 30 | Washington | $130,970 |
| 31 | Illinois | $129,564 |
| 32 | Arizona | $122,287 |
| 33 | Georgia | $123,617 |
| 34 | Delaware | $125,307 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $118,265 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $125,747 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $117,913 |
| 38 | Alabama | $110,889 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $114,545 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $110,869 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $111,721 |
| 42 | Alaska | $114,416 |
| 43 | Iowa | $111,107 |
| 44 | Florida | $116,476 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $107,588 |
| 46 | Colorado | $111,191 |
| 47 | Michigan | $113,668 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $113,324 |
| 49 | Missouri | $114,377 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $106,053 |
| 51 | Kansas | $102,309 |
Expert opinions on the best states for directors of construction
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Directors of construction 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