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How much does a construction manager make in District of Columbia?

$126,400a year

Median yearly pay for construction managers in District of Columbia. That is $60.78 an hour or $10,540 a month.

Hourly
$60.78
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among states
12 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,620Median: $126,400Highest 10%: $209,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$80,620$38.76
25th$103,700$49.84
Median$126,400$60.78
75th$161,200$77.52
90th$209,700$100.81

Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$129,700
Salaries for every job in District of Columbia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for construction managers.

9. New Hampshire$129,300
10. Hawaii$128,900
11. Maryland$128,300
12. District of Columbia$126,400
13. Connecticut$125,200
14. Colorado$124,800
15. Minnesota$123,400
Construction Manager salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction manager make an hour in District of Columbia?

The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $60.78 ($126,400 a year).

Do construction managers make more in District of Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $126,400 against $115,000 nationally, 10% more.

Where does District of Columbia rank for construction manager pay?

District of Columbia ranks 12 of 51 states.

Which city in District of Columbia pays construction managers the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $129,700 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.