The average salary for a construction manager in the United States is around $88,550 per year.
Avg Salary
Construction managers earn an average yearly salary of $88,550.
Wages typically start from $52,186 and go up to $150,254.
46% above national average Updated in 2019
Construction manager earnings by seniority
Top-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$72.24 per hour
$150,254 per year
Senior-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$56.23 per hour
$116,963 per year
Mid-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$42.57 per hour
$88,550 per year
Junior-level construction manager earnings begin at:
$32.23 per hour
$67,039 per year
Starting level construction manager earnings begin at:
$25.09 per hour
$52,186 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Construction manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $99,270 |
| North Carolina | $97,290 |
| West Virginia | $96,730 |
| Georgia | $96,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,072 |
| Washington | $95,840 |
| South Dakota | $94,880 |
| Maryland | $94,770 |
| Michigan | $93,010 |
| Oregon | $92,100 |
| Louisiana | $91,490 |
| Nevada | $91,180 |
| Ohio | $91,130 |
| Minnesota | $90,950 |
| Wyoming | $90,930 |
| Texas | $90,900 |
| Missouri | $89,730 |
| North Dakota | $89,730 |
| Colorado | $89,190 |
| South Carolina | $88,590 |
| Vermont | $87,490 |
| Illinois | $85,708 |
| New Mexico | $83,200 |
| New Hampshire | $83,030 |
| Montana | $82,990 |
| Kansas | $82,445 |
| Iowa | $82,267 |
| Florida | $82,200 |
| Oklahoma | $80,180 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $79,840 |
| Maine | $79,730 |
| Kentucky | $79,090 |
| Nebraska | $79,080 |
| Alabama | $76,987 |
| Arizona | $76,597 |
| Indiana | $76,390 |
| Utah | $76,150 |
| Tennessee | $72,630 |
| Idaho | $71,321 |
| Mississippi | $66,520 |
| Arkansas | $66,440 |
| Guam | $61,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $53,630 |
| New York | $131,950 |
| New Jersey | $131,130 |
| Delaware | $119,910 |
| Rhode Island | $113,860 |
| California | $107,050 |
| Alaska | $106,370 |
| Hawaii | $105,808 |
| Connecticut | $105,430 |
| Wisconsin | $104,570 |
| Massachusetts | $102,410 |
| District of Columbia | $100,770 |
How do construction manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Construction managers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than health services managers but more than aquacultural managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Health services manager salary | $100K |
| Industrial production manager salary | $98K |
| Purchasing manager salary | $91K |
| Naval architect salary | $92K |
| Operations manager salary | $81K |
| Construction manager salary | $89K |
| Marketing manager salary | $80K |
| Consultant salary | $78K |
| Human resources manager salary | $74K |
| Aquacultural manager salary | $71K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)