How much does a construction manager make in New Jersey?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in New Jersey. That is $66.46 an hour or $11,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.46
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,130Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $222,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,130 | $44.77 | |
| 25th | $110,200 | $53.00 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.46 | |
| 75th | $177,200 | $85.17 | |
| 90th | $222,600 | $107.01 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $158,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $133,900 |
| Trenton, NJ | $127,900 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $126,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $125,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $112,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction managers.
| 2. Washington | $155,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $66.46 ($138,200 a year).
Do construction managers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $138,200 against $115,000 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for construction manager pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays construction managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $158,000 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.