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Are you thinking of becoming a senior project manager construction and really want to work at Goodwin Recruiting? Turns out, your chances to become a senior project manager construction are better in some states than others.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of senior project managers construction in America is $173,000.
We figured that the best places for senior project manager construction jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.Idaho is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for senior project managers construction.
10 best states for senior project managers construction in 2025
1. Idaho
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 355 Average annual salary: $128,200 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
2. Pennsylvania
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 2,289 Average annual salary: $131,881 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
3. California
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 5,730 Average annual salary: $144,010 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $211,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
4. Maryland
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 1,266 Average annual salary: $139,945 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
5. Texas
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 4,180 Average annual salary: $124,957 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
6. Connecticut
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 527 Average annual salary: $143,378 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
7. New Mexico
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 360 Average annual salary: $127,205 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
8. Oregon
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 862 Average annual salary: $126,198 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
9. Wisconsin
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 1,066 Average annual salary: $122,180 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
10. Tennessee
Total senior project manager construction jobs: 1,084 Average annual salary: $119,934 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior project manager construction
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $128,200 | $85,000 | 1,716,943 | 355 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $131,881 | $91,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,289 |
| 3 | California | $144,010 | $98,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,730 |
| 4 | Maryland | $139,945 | $97,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,266 |
| 5 | Texas | $124,957 | $85,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,180 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $143,378 | $100,000 | 3,588,184 | 527 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $127,205 | $86,000 | 2,088,070 | 360 |
| 8 | Oregon | $126,198 | $84,000 | 4,142,776 | 862 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $122,180 | $82,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,066 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $119,934 | $82,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,084 |
| 11 | Nevada | $121,420 | $80,000 | 2,998,039 | 398 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $137,228 | $95,000 | 1,815,857 | 190 |
| 13 | Montana | $117,665 | $80,000 | 1,050,493 | 283 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $138,859 | $96,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,155 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $118,088 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 243 |
| 16 | Maine | $119,594 | $83,000 | 1,335,907 | 236 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $120,305 | $83,000 | 1,342,795 | 310 |
| 18 | Illinois | $125,744 | $85,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,854 |
| 19 | New York | $133,704 | $92,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,949 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $119,420 | $83,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,744 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $125,228 | $96,000 | 1,427,538 | 224 |
| 22 | Washington | $115,351 | $76,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,683 |
| 23 | Michigan | $117,251 | $79,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,261 |
| 24 | Ohio | $114,595 | $78,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,753 |
| 25 | Arizona | $117,583 | $79,000 | 7,016,270 | 992 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $102,735 | $71,000 | 755,393 | 215 |
| 27 | Virginia | $112,935 | $78,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,005 |
| 28 | Vermont | $106,540 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 167 |
| 29 | Georgia | $117,035 | $82,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,582 |
| 30 | Delaware | $112,731 | $78,000 | 961,939 | 225 |
| 31 | Alaska | $114,887 | $79,000 | 739,795 | 139 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $106,043 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 658 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $108,639 | $76,000 | 5,024,369 | 656 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $105,373 | $73,000 | 869,666 | 156 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $96,283 | $65,000 | 579,315 | 123 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $101,907 | $69,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,150 |
| 37 | Missouri | $103,737 | $71,000 | 6,113,532 | 864 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $99,871 | $70,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,572 |
| 39 | Indiana | $97,564 | $66,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,063 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $95,545 | $65,000 | 1,920,076 | 406 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $98,172 | $67,000 | 4,454,189 | 532 |
| 42 | Iowa | $94,368 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 643 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $99,696 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 361 |
| 44 | Utah | $93,872 | $62,000 | 3,101,833 | 581 |
| 45 | Alabama | $95,673 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 635 |
| 46 | Kansas | $87,787 | $60,000 | 2,913,123 | 535 |
| 47 | Colorado | $91,169 | $62,000 | 5,607,154 | 999 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $91,555 | $63,000 | 3,004,279 | 394 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $95,041 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 428 |
| 50 | Florida | $90,299 | $64,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,433 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $92,088 | $64,000 | 2,984,100 | 255 |
Highest paying states for senior project managers construction
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Project Manager Construction Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $128,200 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $131,881 |
| 3 | California | $144,010 |
| 4 | Maryland | $139,945 |
| 5 | Texas | $124,957 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $143,378 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $127,205 |
| 8 | Oregon | $126,198 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $122,180 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $119,934 |
| 11 | Nevada | $121,420 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $137,228 |
| 13 | Montana | $117,665 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $138,859 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $118,088 |
| 16 | Maine | $119,594 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $120,305 |
| 18 | Illinois | $125,744 |
| 19 | New York | $133,704 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $119,420 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $125,228 |
| 22 | Washington | $115,351 |
| 23 | Michigan | $117,251 |
| 24 | Ohio | $114,595 |
| 25 | Arizona | $117,583 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $102,735 |
| 27 | Virginia | $112,935 |
| 28 | Vermont | $106,540 |
| 29 | Georgia | $117,035 |
| 30 | Delaware | $112,731 |
| 31 | Alaska | $114,887 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $106,043 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $108,639 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $105,373 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $96,283 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $101,907 |
| 37 | Missouri | $103,737 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $99,871 |
| 39 | Indiana | $97,564 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $95,545 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $98,172 |
| 42 | Iowa | $94,368 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $99,696 |
| 44 | Utah | $93,872 |
| 45 | Alabama | $95,673 |
| 46 | Kansas | $87,787 |
| 47 | Colorado | $91,169 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $91,555 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $95,041 |
| 50 | Florida | $90,299 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $92,088 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior project managers construction
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior project manager constructions 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