How much does a construction manager make in Tennessee?
$110,200a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in Tennessee. That is $52.98 an hour or $9,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.98
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,780Median: $110,200Highest 10%: $183,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| 25th | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| Median | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 75th | $147,900 | $71.11 | |
| 90th | $183,300 | $88.11 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $122,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $117,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $107,700 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction managers.
| 22. Florida | $113,100 |
| 23. Missouri | $112,200 |
| 24. Georgia | $110,800 |
| 25. Tennessee | $110,200 |
| 26. Maine | $110,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $110,000 |
| 28. Illinois | $109,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $52.98 ($110,200 a year).
Do construction managers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $110,200 against $115,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for construction manager pay?
Tennessee ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays construction managers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $122,200 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.