How much does a construction manager make in Milwaukee?
$119,200a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $57.29 an hour or $9,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,170Median: $119,200Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,170 | $37.10 | |
| 25th | $100,000 | $48.10 | |
| Median | $119,200 | $57.29 | |
| 75th | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for construction managers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,900 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $125,000 |
| Janesville, WI | $124,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $124,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $122,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $120,900 |
| Madison, WI | $119,800 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $114,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $110,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $109,000 |
| Wausau, WI | $106,500 |
| Racine, WI | $104,500 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $102,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $102,400 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,200 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $145,000 |
| Sales Manager | $144,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $140,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $133,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $57.29 ($119,200 a year).
Do construction managers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $119,200 against $115,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $114,200, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for construction manager pay?
86 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction manager make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,000 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.