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The role of a Vice President of Construction is pivotal in managing and directing construction operations. In October 2025, the average salary stands at $128,011 annually, with potential for increased earnings in states with high demand for construction leadership. Salaries typically range from $100,000 to over $150,000 depending on experience, location, and the size of the company.
Here’s a breakdown of average salaries by state:
These figures indicate that geographic location significantly influences earnings. Additionally, professionals with over ten years of experience can expect salaries on the higher end of the spectrum. As companies invest in infrastructure, the demand for qualified Vice Presidents of Construction remains strong.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level vice president of construction | $67,300 | $32.34 |
| Mid-level vice president of construction | $114,000 | $54.71 |
| Senior-level vice president of construction | $169,000 | $81.08 |
The average vice president of construction salary in New York, West Virginia, and New Mexico are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average vice president of construction salary states are Missouri, Minnesota, and Arkansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $142,837 | $68.67 |
| 2 | Texas | $133,916 | $64.38 |
| 3 | Idaho | $133,326 | $64.10 |
| 4 | Maine | $130,250 | $62.62 |
| 5 | California | $131,059 | $63.01 |
| 6 | Oregon | $127,738 | $61.41 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $127,718 | $61.40 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $127,122 | $61.12 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $138,029 | $66.36 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $134,816 | $64.82 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $128,480 | $61.77 |
| 12 | Montana | $121,366 | $58.35 |
| 13 | Illinois | $116,970 | $56.24 |
| 14 | Maryland | $128,236 | $61.65 |
| 15 | Washington | $121,265 | $58.30 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $123,530 | $59.39 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $117,848 | $56.66 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $115,384 | $55.47 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $120,481 | $57.92 |
| 20 | Ohio | $113,958 | $54.79 |
| 21 | Delaware | $114,727 | $55.16 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $117,105 | $56.30 |
| 23 | Michigan | $118,305 | $56.88 |
| 24 | Vermont | $116,122 | $55.83 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $130,585 | $62.78 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $108,496 | $52.16 |
| 27 | Nevada | $113,536 | $54.58 |
| 28 | Virginia | $115,745 | $55.65 |
| 29 | Arizona | $105,084 | $50.52 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $108,763 | $52.29 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $108,020 | $51.93 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $98,513 | $47.36 |
| 33 | Florida | $101,027 | $48.57 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $98,106 | $47.17 |
| 35 | Colorado | $104,524 | $50.25 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $97,026 | $46.65 |
| 37 | Alaska | $106,493 | $51.20 |
| 38 | Utah | $99,690 | $47.93 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $102,807 | $49.43 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $102,170 | $49.12 |
| 41 | Alabama | $99,697 | $47.93 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $98,181 | $47.20 |
| 43 | Georgia | $97,871 | $47.05 |
| 44 | Indiana | $96,626 | $46.45 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $97,760 | $47.00 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $88,725 | $42.66 |
| 47 | Iowa | $87,720 | $42.17 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $93,808 | $45.10 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $92,461 | $44.45 |
| 50 | Missouri | $94,201 | $45.29 |
| 51 | Kansas | $84,331 | $40.54 |
The highest-paying cities for vice president of constructions are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Albuquerque, NM.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $144,552 | $69.50 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $139,517 | $67.08 |
| 3 | Albuquerque, NM | $136,608 | $65.68 |
| 4 | Austin, TX | $136,275 | $65.52 |
| 5 | Bethesda, MD | $128,466 | $61.76 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $127,532 | $61.31 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $127,439 | $61.27 |
| 8 | Providence, RI | $123,817 | $59.53 |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | $122,514 | $58.90 |
| 10 | Southfield, MI | $119,196 | $57.31 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $118,691 | $57.06 |
| 12 | Stevens Point, WI | $116,356 | $55.94 |
| 13 | Hoboken, NJ | $115,696 | $55.62 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $115,290 | $55.43 |
| 15 | Las Vegas, NV | $112,808 | $54.23 |
| 16 | Chattanooga, TN | $111,120 | $53.42 |
| 17 | Morrisville, NC | $109,721 | $52.75 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $108,050 | $51.95 |
| 19 | Phoenix, AZ | $105,246 | $50.60 |
| 20 | Denver, CO | $104,082 | $50.04 |
A vice president of construction's salary ranges from $84,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $193,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $193,000 | $16,083 | $93 |
| 75th Percentile | $158,000 | $13,167 | $76 |
| Average | $128,011 | $10,668 | $62 |
| 25th Percentile | $103,000 | $8,583 | $50 |
| 10th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
The highest paying types of vice president of constructions are president, vice president, and director of construction.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Manager | $68,695 | $5,725 | $33.03 | 79,908 |
| Site Manager | $59,192 | $4,933 | $28.46 | 47,853 |
| Entrepreneur | $70,849 | $5,904 | $34.06 | 34,711 |
| Controls Project Manager | $114,682 | $9,557 | $55.14 | 122,592 |
| Project Superintendent | $97,517 | $8,126 | $46.88 | 71,449 |
| Owner/Project Manager | $95,253 | $7,938 | $45.79 | 163,040 |
Top companies hiring vice president of constructions now:
Vice president of construction salaries at Citi and Sun Communities are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president of construction salary at companies like Transwestern and Hines are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citi | $140,815 | $67.70 |
| 2 | Sun Communities | $140,229 | $67.42 |
| 3 | Transwestern | $126,115 | $60.63 |
| 4 | Hines Corporation | $123,098 | $59.18 |
| 5 | Grosvenor Services | $123,007 | $59.14 |
| 6 | Vallarta Supermarkets | $122,247 | $58.77 |
| 7 | Central Park Conservancy | $120,206 | $57.79 |
| 8 | Rhumbix | $120,101 | $57.74 |
| 9 | LVI Holding Corporation | $120,077 | $57.73 |
| 10 | Mill Creek Residential | $120,077 | $57.73 |
| 11 | NRP Holding Company Inc | $120,077 | $57.73 |
| 12 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $120,067 | $57.72 |
| 13 | JLL | $118,598 | $57.02 |
| 14 | D.R. Horton | $117,691 | $56.58 |
| 15 | LGI Homes | $117,577 | $56.53 |
| 16 | TDIndustries | $115,136 | $55.35 |
| 17 | BlackRock | $113,795 | $54.71 |
| 18 | AECOM | $112,842 | $54.25 |
| 19 | Berkshire Hathaway | $111,383 | $53.55 |
| 20 | Hines Interest | $111,291 | $53.51 |
The average vice president of construction salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional | $134,414 | $64.62 |
| 2 | Construction | $107,761 | $51.81 |
| 3 | Real Estate | $106,783 | $51.34 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $99,343 | $47.76 |
| 5 | Finance | $97,675 | $46.96 |
| 6 | Retail | $79,943 | $38.43 |
The average vice president of construction salary has risen by $17,046 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president of construction earned $110,965 annually, but today, they earn $128,011 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for vice president of constructions over the last decade.
Compare vice president of construction salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare vice president of construction salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,000 | $61.54 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $125,000 | $60.33 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $123,000 | $59.13 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $120,000 | $57.86 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $118,000 | $56.55 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines Investment Trust | Vice President of Construction & Capital Improvements | San Diego, CA | 06/29/2025 | $100,000 |
| Get It Recruit-Transportation | VP of Construction (Transportation)-Remote | WFH | Los Angeles, CA | 06/29/2025 | $75,000 |
| TRC Companies, Inc. | Vice President, Construction Services | Irvine, CA | 06/19/2025 | $220,002 |
| Arch Insurance Group | VP, Professional Liability-Construction Specialty Products | Dallas, TX | 06/13/2025 | $180,571 |
| Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing | Vice President of Operations-Industrial Construction | Kingsport, TN | 06/13/2025 | $80,000 |
| Riser Fitness | Vice President of Real Estate & Construction | Costa Mesa, CA | 06/12/2025 | $180,000 |
| Bernhard Link Theatrical LLC | Vice President-Commercial Construction Projects | Charlotte, NC | 06/10/2025 | $177,760 |
| Thompson Thrift Construction, Inc. | Multifamily VP of Construction | Westminster, CO | 06/10/2025 | $200,000 |
| TRC Companies, Inc. | Vice President, Construction Services | Irvine, CA | 05/28/2025 | $220,002 |
| Get It Recruit-Transportation | VP of Construction (Transportation)-Remote | WFH | Los Angeles, CA | 05/26/2025 | $53,000 |
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