SOC 11-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Managers — Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hilton Head Island, SC is $104,600 a year, trailing the national median of $114,990 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hilton Head Island, SC is $104,600 a year, trailing the national median of $114,990 by 9.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $87,420 and $137,900. The lowest tenth earn under $70,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $190,850.
The area has 280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Spartanburg records the highest median at $119,110. Of the 270 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,200 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $87,420 | −24.0% |
| Median (50th) | $104,600 | −9.0% |
| 75th | $137,900 | +19.9% |
| 90th | $190,850 | +66.0% |
| Mean | $119,560 | +4.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $119,110 | 350 | |
| 2 | Sumter | $117,490 | 90 | |
| 3 | Florence | $113,110 | 110 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $112,180 | 820 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $111,700 | 1,120 | |
| 6 | Charleston | $107,610 | 1,080 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $97,580 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hilton Head Island run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $104,600 goes as far as $111,633 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,633US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,600 a year, 9.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,200 to $190,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $119,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Managers in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The median annual wage is $104,600, or $50.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,990, so pay in Hilton Head Island, SC is 9.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hilton Head Island, SC earns more than $190,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spartanburg, at $119,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Hilton Head Island, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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