How much does a construction manager make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $55.28 an hour or $9,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Average (mean)
- $124,400
- Jobs
- 380,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,690 | $33.50 | |
| 25th | $88,550 | $42.57 | |
| Median | $115,000 | $55.28 | |
| 75th | $151,600 | $72.90 | |
| 90th | $189,400 | $91.08 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $155,400 |
| Washington | $155,100 |
| Massachusetts | $145,000 |
| Alaska | $139,200 |
| New Jersey | $138,200 |
| California | $133,200 |
| Delaware | $132,200 |
| Oregon | $131,400 |
| New Hampshire | $129,300 |
| Hawaii | $128,900 |
| Maryland | $128,300 |
| District of Columbia | $126,400 |
| Connecticut | $125,200 |
| Colorado | $124,800 |
| Minnesota | $123,400 |
| Kansas | $120,800 |
| Virginia | $119,100 |
| South Dakota | $118,400 |
| Nevada | $115,300 |
| Arizona | $114,700 |
| Wisconsin | $114,200 |
| Florida | $113,100 |
| Missouri | $112,200 |
| Georgia | $110,800 |
| Tennessee | $110,200 |
| Maine | $110,100 |
| Louisiana | $110,000 |
| Illinois | $109,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,300 |
| South Carolina | $108,100 |
| North Carolina | $106,600 |
| Indiana | $106,400 |
| Utah | $105,200 |
| Idaho | $104,600 |
| New Mexico | $104,600 |
| Montana | $104,500 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 |
| Vermont | $103,500 |
| Michigan | $103,200 |
| North Dakota | $102,100 |
| Ohio | $102,000 |
| Texas | $101,500 |
| Nebraska | $100,800 |
| Oklahoma | $100,700 |
| Mississippi | $99,520 |
| Iowa | $99,280 |
| Kentucky | $97,020 |
| Alabama | $96,960 |
| West Virginia | $95,740 |
| Wyoming | $92,320 |
| Arkansas | $86,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $166,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $163,000 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $159,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $159,400 |
| New York, NY | $158,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $156,600 |
| Boston, MA | $156,500 |
| Longview, WA | $154,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $152,100 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $150,800 |
| Kennewick, WA | $149,900 |
| Portland, OR | $146,700 |
| Olympia, WA | $142,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $142,100 |
| Worcester, MA | $140,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $55.28 ($115,000 a year).
How much does a construction manager make a month?
About $9,583 a month before tax, based on a median of $115,000 a year.
How much does a construction manager make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,690 or less a year ($33.50 an hour); the top 10% make $189,400 or more.
Which state pays construction managers the most?
New York, with a median of $155,400 a year, followed by Washington ($155,100) and Massachusetts ($145,000).
Which city pays construction managers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $166,000 a year.
How many construction managers are there in the United States?
About 380,360 people work as construction managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.