Construction managers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,690 | $33.50 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| Mean (average) | $124,360 | $59.79 |
| 90th percentile | $189,440 | $91.08 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Construction managers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $96,960 | $61,970 | $157,460 | 8,560 | 1.66 |
| Alaska | $139,190 | $98,810 | $213,710 | 1,720 | 2.16 |
| Arizona | $114,680 | $77,990 | $168,560 | 9,910 | 1.25 |
| Arkansas | $86,310 | $52,570 | $128,320 | 2,280 | 0.71 |
| California | $133,160 | $82,100 | $211,970 | 34,750 | 0.78 |
| Colorado | $124,830 | $78,160 | $191,450 | 12,550 | 1.79 |
| Connecticut | $125,190 | $79,990 | $195,100 | 3,620 | 0.87 |
| Delaware | $132,150 | $95,730 | $209,400 | 610 | 0.51 |
| District of Columbia | $126,430 | $80,620 | $209,680 | 1,250 | 0.73 |
| Florida | $113,130 | $65,200 | $209,450 | 34,010 | 1.4 |
| Georgia | $110,810 | $71,300 | $180,750 | 10,740 | 0.9 |
| Guam | $96,210 | $56,320 | $137,110 | 450 | 2.78 |
| Hawaii | $128,910 | $70,230 | $191,980 | 2,890 | 1.89 |
| Idaho | $104,600 | $56,220 | $162,390 | 2,280 | 1.09 |
| Illinois | $109,160 | $58,170 | $172,410 | 19,160 | 1.28 |
| Indiana | $106,390 | $63,270 | $172,000 | 5,450 | 0.7 |
| Iowa | $99,280 | $65,260 | $167,250 | 3,070 | 0.8 |
| Kansas | $120,810 | $77,310 | $163,130 | 2,960 | 0.84 |
| Kentucky | $97,020 | $53,850 | $195,530 | 2,990 | 0.61 |
| Louisiana | $110,010 | $66,790 | $173,910 | 5,530 | 1.17 |
| Maine | $110,070 | $66,640 | $172,790 | 1,460 | 0.93 |
| Maryland | $128,330 | $79,860 | $206,370 | 5,770 | 0.85 |
| Massachusetts | $145,010 | $104,100 | $216,920 | 9,870 | 1.11 |
| Michigan | $103,230 | $61,830 | $171,340 | 9,620 | 0.89 |
| Minnesota | $123,400 | $75,130 | $184,260 | 5,800 | 0.8 |
| Mississippi | $99,520 | $63,610 | $161,580 | 1,640 | 0.58 |
| Missouri | $112,230 | $75,490 | $172,570 | 3,680 | 0.51 |
| Montana | $104,480 | $71,930 | $173,630 | 2,140 | 1.71 |
| Nebraska | $100,820 | $63,840 | $158,140 | 3,430 | 1.37 |
| Nevada | $115,250 | $81,010 | $175,640 | 4,460 | 1.18 |
| New Hampshire | $129,260 | $92,300 | $202,820 | 660 | 0.39 |
| New Jersey | $138,230 | $93,130 | $222,580 | 6,910 | 0.66 |
| New Mexico | $104,550 | $71,830 | $167,440 | 2,480 | 1.17 |
| New York | $155,360 | $86,250 | $244,590 | 10,280 | 0.43 |
| North Carolina | $106,640 | $68,960 | $176,690 | 16,310 | 1.35 |
| North Dakota | $102,070 | $63,470 | $168,570 | 1,450 | 1.38 |
| Ohio | $101,980 | $65,800 | $161,410 | 16,130 | 1.19 |
| Oklahoma | $100,690 | $60,310 | $176,080 | 1,980 | 0.47 |
| Oregon | $131,420 | $72,800 | $209,550 | 4,300 | 0.89 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,250 | $78,100 | $173,160 | 6,840 | 0.46 |
| Puerto Rico | $77,380 | $49,160 | $119,170 | 670 | 0.29 |
| Rhode Island | $103,990 | $61,300 | $177,360 | 450 | 0.37 |
| South Carolina | $108,110 | $71,490 | $192,000 | 5,620 | 1 |
| South Dakota | $118,380 | $90,210 | $161,440 | 1,070 | 0.95 |
| Tennessee | $110,200 | $65,780 | $183,270 | 5,860 | 0.73 |
| Texas | $101,470 | $64,040 | $166,800 | 59,060 | 1.72 |
| Utah | $105,200 | $64,200 | $159,220 | ||
| Vermont | $103,450 | $76,790 | $143,670 | 930 | 1.26 |
| Virgin Islands | $89,950 | $38,400 | $137,930 | 60 | 0.82 |
| Virginia | $119,110 | $79,940 | $183,980 | 7,290 | 0.73 |
| Washington | $155,070 | $105,770 | $217,920 | 6,010 | 0.69 |
| West Virginia | $95,740 | $57,490 | $152,180 | 600 | 0.35 |
| Wisconsin | $114,190 | $76,990 | $169,700 | 6,080 | 0.84 |
| Wyoming | $92,320 | $62,480 | $160,480 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for construction managers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 49,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 37.6%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for construction managers
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.1001
- Public Works Management CIP 44.0402
- Business/Commerce, General CIP 52.0101
- Business Administration and Management, General CIP 52.0201
- Operations Management and Supervision CIP 52.0205
- Construction Management, General CIP 52.2001
- Construction Project Management CIP 52.2002
- Construction Management, Other CIP 52.2099
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Develop or implement quality control programs.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Project (in demand)
- Procore software (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe Creative Cloud software (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D (hot technology)
- Autodesk Revit (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visio (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Time Management, Negotiation.
Common job titles: Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Foreman, Construction Management Supervisor, Construction Manager, Construction Services Manager, Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent, Job Superintendent, Site Manager.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do construction managers make?
The national median annual wage for construction managers was $114,990 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $69,690 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $189,440. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do construction managers need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is construction managers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of construction managers to change +9.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 49,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay construction managers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were New York ($155,360), Washington ($155,070), Massachusetts ($145,010). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.