Construction Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990, or $55.28 per hour. About 380,360 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $155,360 in New York to $86,310 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $155,360 | $74.69 | 10,280 | 0.43 |
| 2 | Washington | $155,070 | $74.55 | 6,010 | 0.69 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $145,010 | $69.71 | 9,870 | 1.11 |
| 4 | Alaska | $139,190 | $66.92 | 1,720 | 2.16 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $138,230 | $66.46 | 6,910 | 0.66 |
| 6 | California | $133,160 | $64.02 | 34,750 | 0.78 |
| 7 | Delaware | $132,150 | $63.53 | 610 | 0.51 |
| 8 | Oregon | $131,420 | $63.18 | 4,300 | 0.89 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $129,260 | $62.15 | 660 | 0.39 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $128,910 | $61.98 | 2,890 | 1.89 |
| 11 | Maryland | $128,330 | $61.70 | 5,770 | 0.85 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $126,430 | $60.78 | 1,250 | 0.73 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $125,190 | $60.19 | 3,620 | 0.87 |
| 14 | Colorado | $124,830 | $60.02 | 12,550 | 1.79 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $123,400 | $59.33 | 5,800 | 0.80 |
| 16 | Kansas | $120,810 | $58.08 | 2,960 | 0.84 |
| 17 | Virginia | $119,110 | $57.26 | 7,290 | 0.73 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $118,380 | $56.91 | 1,070 | 0.95 |
| 19 | Nevada | $115,250 | $55.41 | 4,460 | 1.18 |
| 20 | Arizona | $114,680 | $55.14 | 9,910 | 1.25 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $114,190 | $54.90 | 6,080 | 0.84 |
| 22 | Florida | $113,130 | $54.39 | 34,010 | 1.40 |
| 23 | Missouri | $112,230 | $53.96 | 3,680 | 0.51 |
| 24 | Georgia | $110,810 | $53.27 | 10,740 | 0.90 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $110,200 | $52.98 | 5,860 | 0.73 |
| 26 | Maine | $110,070 | $52.92 | 1,460 | 0.93 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $110,010 | $52.89 | 5,530 | 1.17 |
| 28 | Illinois | $109,160 | $52.48 | 19,160 | 1.28 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $108,250 | $52.04 | 6,840 | 0.46 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $108,110 | $51.98 | 5,620 | 1.00 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $106,640 | $51.27 | 16,310 | 1.35 |
| 32 | Indiana | $106,390 | $51.15 | 5,450 | 0.70 |
| 33 | Utah | $105,200 | $50.58 | — | — |
| 34 | Idaho | $104,600 | $50.29 | 2,280 | 1.09 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $104,550 | $50.26 | 2,480 | 1.17 |
| 36 | Montana | $104,480 | $50.23 | 2,140 | 1.71 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $103,990 | $50.00 | 450 | 0.37 |
| 38 | Vermont | $103,450 | $49.74 | 930 | 1.26 |
| 39 | Michigan | $103,230 | $49.63 | 9,620 | 0.89 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $102,070 | $49.07 | 1,450 | 1.38 |
| 41 | Ohio | $101,980 | $49.03 | 16,130 | 1.19 |
| 42 | Texas | $101,470 | $48.78 | 59,060 | 1.72 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $100,820 | $48.47 | 3,430 | 1.37 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $100,690 | $48.41 | 1,980 | 0.47 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $99,520 | $47.85 | 1,640 | 0.58 |
| 46 | Iowa | $99,280 | $47.73 | 3,070 | 0.80 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $97,020 | $46.64 | 2,990 | 0.61 |
| 48 | Alabama | $96,960 | $46.61 | 8,560 | 1.66 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $95,740 | $46.03 | 600 | 0.35 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $92,320 | $44.39 | — | — |
| 51 | Arkansas | $86,310 | $41.50 | 2,280 | 0.71 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do construction managers make?
The median annual wage for construction managers in the United States is $114,990, or $55.28 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $69,690, and the top 10% earn $189,440.
How many construction managers are employed in the U.S.?
About 380,360 people work as construction managers nationwide.
Which state pays construction managers the most?
New York pays the most at a median of $155,360, followed by Washington ($155,070) and Massachusetts ($145,010).
Which state pays construction managers the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $86,310.
Where are construction managers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Alaska at 2.16×.