How much does a construction manager make in California?
$133,200a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in California. That is $64.02 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.02
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,100Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $212,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,100 | $39.47 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| Median | $133,200 | $64.02 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.80 | |
| 90th | $212,000 | $101.91 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $166,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $163,000 |
| Napa, CA | $138,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $133,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $132,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $130,700 |
| El Centro, CA | $130,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $129,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $128,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $128,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $127,900 |
| Yuba City, CA | $126,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $126,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $125,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $124,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $122,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $120,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $120,200 |
| Chico, CA | $119,700 |
| Merced, CA | $119,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $118,500 |
| Redding, CA | $111,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $104,300 |
| Hanford, CA | $103,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction managers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $145,000 |
| 4. Alaska | $139,200 |
| 5. New Jersey | $138,200 |
| 6. California | $133,200 |
| 7. Delaware | $132,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $131,400 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $129,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $64.02 ($133,200 a year).
Do construction managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $133,200 against $115,000 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for construction manager pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays construction managers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $166,000 a year.
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.