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How much does a construction manager make in Memphis?

$107,700a year

Median yearly pay for construction managers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $51.78 an hour or $8,976 a month.

Hourly
$51.78
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
157 of 382
Jobs in the area
670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,750Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $168,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,750$31.61
25th$81,470$39.17
Median$107,700$51.78
75th$134,000$64.43
90th$168,200$80.88

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for construction managers.

Nashville, TN$122,200
Kingsport, TN$117,000
Knoxville, TN$101,900
Chattanooga, TN$101,600
Clarksville, TN$101,200
Morristown, TN$99,970
Johnson City, TN$99,010
Jackson, TN$97,070
Cleveland, TN$94,900
Construction Manager salary in Tennessee Construction Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$196,700
Architectural and Engineering Manager$179,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,800
Purchasing Manager$156,800
Natural Sciences Manager$155,400
Financial Manager$143,900
Public Relations Manager$141,300
Human Resources Manager$138,600
Compensation and Benefits Manager$133,200
Marketing Manager$132,500
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction manager make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $51.78 ($107,700 a year).

Do construction managers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $107,700 against $115,000 nationally, 6% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $110,200, so Memphis pays 2% less.

Where does Memphis rank for construction manager pay?

157 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction manager make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,200 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.