How much does a construction manager make in Los Angeles?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $63.31 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.31
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 10,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,730Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $212,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,730 | $36.41 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.31 | |
| 75th | $164,300 | $79.00 | |
| 90th | $212,300 | $102.08 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for construction managers.
| San Francisco, CA | $166,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $163,000 |
| Napa, CA | $138,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $133,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $132,600 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $234,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $193,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 |
| Financial Manager | $175,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $168,400 |
| Manager | $168,200 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $163,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $63.31 ($131,700 a year).
Do construction managers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $115,000 nationally, 15% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $133,200, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for construction manager pay?
31 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction manager make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,300 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.