BLS SOC 11-9021 · Skilled Trades
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$86,667
annual
25th Percentile
$66,734
annual
75th Percentile
$110,934
annual
90th Percentile
$138,667
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $66,734Median: $86,667P75: $110,934P90: $138,667
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Manager
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $119,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $116,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $114,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $105,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $99,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $95,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $95,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $92,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $83,516 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $83,333 |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | $82,524 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $82,022 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $81,308 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $81,308 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $81,111 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $80,583 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $80,357 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $78,704 |
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Construction Manager Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $91,630 | $119,000 | $152,320 | $190,400 | 78,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $89,320 | $116,000 | $148,480 | $185,600 | 87,000 |
| New York, NY | $87,780 | $114,000 | $145,920 | $182,400 | 102,000 |
| Boston, MA | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 63,000 |
| Washington, DC | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 67,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,540 | $102,000 | $130,560 | $163,200 | 72,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,230 | $99,000 | $126,720 | $158,400 | 36,000 |
| Austin, TX | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 57,000 |
| Portland, OR | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 30,000 |
| Denver, CO | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 42,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 52,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,990 | $87,000 | $111,360 | $139,200 | 52,500 |
| Houston, TX | $66,990 | $87,000 | $111,360 | $139,200 | 42,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 33,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $65,450 | $85,000 | $108,800 | $136,000 | 45,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,450 | $85,000 | $108,800 | $136,000 | 33,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,910 | $83,000 | $106,240 | $132,800 | 37,500 |
| Miami, FL | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 33,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 27,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,600 | $80,000 | $102,400 | $128,000 | 27,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 30,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 21,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,520 | $76,000 | $97,280 | $121,600 | 24,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,750 | $75,000 | $96,000 | $120,000 | 21,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $56,210 | $73,000 | $93,440 | $116,800 | 22,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,210 | $73,000 | $93,440 | $116,800 | 22,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,360 | $68,000 | $87,040 | $108,800 | 15,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,590 | $67,000 | $85,760 | $107,200 | 13,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,050 | $65,000 | $83,200 | $104,000 | 12,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,200 | $60,000 | $76,800 | $96,000 | 9,000 |
Top Skills for Construction Manager
Project SchedulingBudgetingContract ManagementBlueprint ReadingSafety Management