How much does a construction manager make in Atlanta?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $57.50 an hour or $9,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 7,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,570Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $185,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,570 | $36.81 | |
| 25th | $92,970 | $44.70 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.50 | |
| 75th | $150,500 | $72.34 | |
| 90th | $185,800 | $89.31 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for construction managers.
| Warner Robins, GA | $121,200 |
| Savannah, GA | $113,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $108,100 |
| Brunswick, GA | $105,800 |
| Gainesville, GA | $105,100 |
| Athens, GA | $102,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $101,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $99,110 |
| Dalton, GA | $97,210 |
| Macon, GA | $96,800 |
| Valdosta, GA | $96,560 |
| Albany, GA | $82,200 |
| Rome, GA | $77,960 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $178,000 |
| Financial Manager | $171,200 |
| Sales Manager | $166,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $165,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $163,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $161,300 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $146,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $57.50 ($119,600 a year).
Do construction managers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $115,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $110,800, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for construction manager pay?
84 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction manager make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,800 or more.
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.