Salaripedia
English

How much does a construction manager make in North Carolina?

$106,600a year

Median yearly pay for construction managers in North Carolina. That is $51.27 an hour or $8,887 a month.

Hourly
$51.27
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
16,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,960Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $176,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$68,960$33.15
25th$83,990$40.38
Median$106,600$51.27
75th$137,500$66.11
90th$176,700$84.95

Cities in North Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Durham, NC$120,000
Raleigh, NC$119,700
Rocky Mount, NC$111,100
Pinehurst, NC$109,200
Charlotte, NC$107,200
Greenville, NC$106,600
Fayetteville, NC$105,600
Greensboro, NC$105,500
Virginia Beach, VA$105,200
Asheville, NC$105,000
Burlington, NC$104,500
Hickory, NC$104,500
Wilmington, NC$103,800
Winston-Salem, NC$103,800
Goldsboro, NC$99,250
Jacksonville, NC$98,920
Salaries for every job in North Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for construction managers.

28. Illinois$109,200
29. Pennsylvania$108,300
30. South Carolina$108,100
31. North Carolina$106,600
32. Indiana$106,400
33. Utah$105,200
34. Idaho$104,600
Construction Manager salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction manager make an hour in North Carolina?

The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $51.27 ($106,600 a year).

Do construction managers make more in North Carolina than the national average?

No: $106,600 against $115,000 nationally, 7% less.

Where does North Carolina rank for construction manager pay?

North Carolina ranks 31 of 51 states.

Which city in North Carolina pays construction managers the most?

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $120,000 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.