Construction Manager Salary
Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish. They manage budgets, timelines, subcontractors, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Construction Manager
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $166,030 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $159,430 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $158,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $156,470 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $146,740 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $133,210 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $131,680 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $129,650 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $128,850 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $126,920 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $144,524 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $143,608 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $143,459 |
| 4 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $140,366 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $139,194 |
| 6 | Nashville, TN | 96.3 | $126,835 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | 98.2 | $121,947 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $121,807 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | 104.8 | $121,081 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | 100.1 | $119,521 |
Construction Manager Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $127,040 | $166,030 | $188,750 | $225,120 | 5,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $133,100 | $159,430 | $186,460 | $221,370 | 4,010 |
| New York, NY | $118,630 | $158,000 | $202,280 | $250,520 | 12,120 |
| Boston, MA | $130,250 | $156,470 | $174,040 | $217,860 | 7,570 |
| Portland, OR | $109,290 | $146,740 | $175,360 | $217,570 | 2,690 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,510 | $133,210 | $163,270 | $208,350 | 3,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,830 | $131,680 | $164,310 | $212,330 | 10,120 |
| Washington, DC | $104,010 | $129,650 | $162,410 | $207,160 | 6,630 |
| Denver, CO | $102,710 | $128,850 | $161,190 | $204,220 | 7,250 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,780 | $126,920 | $161,360 | $198,490 | 3,880 |
| Miami, FL | $96,710 | $126,110 | $173,220 | $214,820 | — |
| Nashville, TN | $95,670 | $122,190 | $154,700 | $195,040 | 2,460 |
| Raleigh, NC | $96,420 | $119,700 | $145,610 | $182,990 | 3,020 |
| Atlanta, GA | $92,970 | $119,590 | $150,460 | $185,760 | 7,470 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $99,900 | $118,350 | $137,310 | $169,900 | 8,170 |
| Chicago, IL | $82,330 | $117,280 | $151,650 | $178,140 | 13,850 |
| Richmond, VA | $94,560 | $110,350 | $149,130 | $191,940 | 1,270 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $85,370 | $109,930 | $135,650 | $169,860 | 2,450 |
| Detroit, MI | $84,230 | $109,890 | $138,900 | $179,390 | 3,970 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $99,440 | $109,710 | $133,330 | $166,100 | — |
| Memphis, TN | $81,470 | $107,710 | $134,010 | $168,220 | 670 |
| Charlotte, NC | $79,870 | $107,200 | $140,810 | $175,220 | 5,450 |
| Columbus, OH | $90,850 | $105,200 | $129,910 | $165,770 | 4,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,000 | $103,550 | $133,030 | $166,770 | 17,110 |
| Houston, TX | $81,780 | $103,530 | $133,840 | $170,590 | 16,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,910 | $103,420 | $135,190 | $174,200 | 1,420 |
| Austin, TX | $82,440 | $102,980 | $134,400 | $169,110 | 6,040 |
| Louisville, KY | $78,960 | $101,780 | $139,540 | $199,460 | 970 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $77,990 | $100,690 | $134,750 | $179,080 | 820 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,910 | $84,030 | $109,520 | $137,990 | 1,000 |
5About the Construction Manager Role
Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish. They manage budgets, timelines, subcontractors, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.
Compensation for Construction Managers varies by metro — from $84,030 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $166,030 in San Francisco, CA. The $82,000 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see construction manager salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Construction Manager salary in the US?
The national median Construction Manager salary is $114,990 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $88,550 and the 90th percentile reaches $189,440.
Which city pays Construction Managers the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Construction Managers at $166,030 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Seattle, WA ($159,430) and New York, NY ($158,000) are next.