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Best states for a senior construction manager
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Becky Serbin
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior construction managers in the United States. Senior construction 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 senior construction managers.In order to help you decide which state is the best for senior construction managers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for senior construction manager jobs.
In order to get you the best states for senior construction managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Idaho is the best state for senior construction manager jobs, whereas Kansas is the worst.
10 best states for senior construction managers in 2025
1. Idaho
Total senior construction manager jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $123,799 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
2. Hawaii
Total senior construction manager jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $137,762 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
3. New Mexico
Total senior construction manager jobs: 107 Average annual salary: $125,728 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
4. Maine
Total senior construction manager jobs: 87 Average annual salary: $114,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
5. Oregon
Total senior construction manager jobs: 259 Average annual salary: $120,014 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
6. Nevada
Total senior construction manager jobs: 146 Average annual salary: $109,943 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
7. California
Total senior construction manager jobs: 1,553 Average annual salary: $133,713 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $206,000 Location Quotient: 1
8. Texas
Total senior construction manager jobs: 1,140 Average annual salary: $117,384 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
9. West Virginia
Total senior construction manager jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $125,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
10. Maryland
Total senior construction manager jobs: 404 Average annual salary: $116,913 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior construction manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $123,799 | $78,000 | 1,716,943 | 111 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $137,762 | $98,000 | 1,427,538 | 65 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $125,728 | $79,000 | 2,088,070 | 107 |
| 4 | Maine | $114,146 | $74,000 | 1,335,907 | 87 |
| 5 | Oregon | $120,014 | $75,000 | 4,142,776 | 259 |
| 6 | Nevada | $109,943 | $68,000 | 2,998,039 | 146 |
| 7 | California | $133,713 | $86,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,553 |
| 8 | Texas | $117,384 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,140 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $125,248 | $80,000 | 1,815,857 | 62 |
| 10 | Maryland | $116,913 | $75,000 | 6,052,177 | 404 |
| 11 | Montana | $106,727 | $67,000 | 1,050,493 | 108 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $115,175 | $75,000 | 1,342,795 | 82 |
| 13 | New York | $126,070 | $82,000 | 19,849,399 | 528 |
| 14 | Arizona | $107,735 | $67,000 | 7,016,270 | 362 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $116,089 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 150 |
| 16 | Virginia | $105,237 | $67,000 | 8,470,020 | 714 |
| 17 | Michigan | $107,833 | $67,000 | 9,962,311 | 347 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $107,541 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 570 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $111,845 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 48 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $103,171 | $64,000 | 5,024,369 | 259 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $95,800 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 396 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $114,677 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 339 |
| 23 | Ohio | $103,277 | $64,000 | 11,658,609 | 486 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $96,338 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 650 |
| 25 | Washington | $105,322 | $65,000 | 7,405,743 | 403 |
| 26 | Delaware | $104,465 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 75 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $103,738 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 256 |
| 28 | Vermont | $101,826 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 44 |
| 29 | Alaska | $100,769 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 51 |
| 30 | Utah | $92,186 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 208 |
| 31 | Illinois | $103,647 | $63,000 | 12,802,023 | 496 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $98,343 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 147 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $86,105 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 54 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $84,098 | $53,000 | 755,393 | 95 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $105,054 | $67,000 | 9,005,644 | 303 |
| 36 | Georgia | $94,648 | $58,000 | 10,429,379 | 559 |
| 37 | Colorado | $91,698 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 370 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $88,486 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 157 |
| 39 | Florida | $85,478 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 958 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $83,002 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 66 |
| 41 | Indiana | $85,907 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 315 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $86,300 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 151 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $82,555 | $50,000 | 2,984,100 | 116 |
| 44 | Alabama | $82,528 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 226 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $86,649 | $53,000 | 3,930,864 | 112 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $75,899 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 142 |
| 47 | Iowa | $75,556 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 231 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $78,516 | $48,000 | 3,004,279 | 100 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $81,166 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 233 |
| 50 | Missouri | $80,231 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 193 |
| 51 | Kansas | $71,628 | $44,000 | 2,913,123 | 135 |
Highest paying states for senior construction managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Construction Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $123,799 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $137,762 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $125,728 |
| 4 | Maine | $114,146 |
| 5 | Oregon | $120,014 |
| 6 | Nevada | $109,943 |
| 7 | California | $133,713 |
| 8 | Texas | $117,384 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $125,248 |
| 10 | Maryland | $116,913 |
| 11 | Montana | $106,727 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $115,175 |
| 13 | New York | $126,070 |
| 14 | Arizona | $107,735 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $116,089 |
| 16 | Virginia | $105,237 |
| 17 | Michigan | $107,833 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $107,541 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $111,845 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $103,171 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $95,800 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $114,677 |
| 23 | Ohio | $103,277 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $96,338 |
| 25 | Washington | $105,322 |
| 26 | Delaware | $104,465 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $103,738 |
| 28 | Vermont | $101,826 |
| 29 | Alaska | $100,769 |
| 30 | Utah | $92,186 |
| 31 | Illinois | $103,647 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $98,343 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $86,105 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $84,098 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $105,054 |
| 36 | Georgia | $94,648 |
| 37 | Colorado | $91,698 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $88,486 |
| 39 | Florida | $85,478 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $83,002 |
| 41 | Indiana | $85,907 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $86,300 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $82,555 |
| 44 | Alabama | $82,528 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $86,649 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $75,899 |
| 47 | Iowa | $75,556 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $78,516 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $81,166 |
| 50 | Missouri | $80,231 |
| 51 | Kansas | $71,628 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior construction managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior construction 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