SOC 11-9021 · May 2025 · United States
Construction Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Construction Managers across the United States is $114,990 per year, measured over 380,360 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $155,360.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Construction Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 80.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $155,360 and Arkansas pays $86,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $155,360 | 10,280 | |
| 2 | Washington | $155,070 | 6,010 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $145,010 | 9,870 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $139,190 | 1,720 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $138,230 | 6,910 | |
| 6 | California | $133,160 | 34,750 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $132,150 | 610 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $131,420 | 4,300 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $129,260 | 660 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $128,910 | 2,890 |
States with the most Construction Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 59,060 | $101,470 | |
| 2 | California | 34,750 | $133,160 | |
| 3 | Florida | 34,010 | $113,130 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 19,160 | $109,160 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 16,310 | $106,640 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 16,130 | $101,980 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 12,550 | $124,830 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,740 | $110,810 | |
| 9 | New York | 10,280 | $155,360 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 9,910 | $114,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $166,030 | 5,160 |
| 2 | San Jose | $163,040 | 1,850 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $159,860 | 110 |
| 4 | Seattle | $159,430 | 4,010 |
| 5 | New York | $158,000 | 12,120 |
| 6 | Bellingham | $156,580 | 210 |
| 7 | Boston | $156,470 | 7,570 |
| 8 | Longview | $154,300 | 60 |
| 9 | Kiryas Joel | $152,100 | 310 |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $150,780 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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