Construction Manager salary in District of Columbia
The median annual wage for construction managers in District of Columbia is $126,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $114,990. District of Columbia ranks 12 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$126,430
25th percentile
$103,660
75th percentile
$161,240
90th percentile
$209,680
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in District of Columbia | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in District of Columbia | $140,780 |
| National median | $114,990 |
| National employment | 380,360 |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
- Washington, DC: median $129,650
States with similar pay for construction managers
- Connecticut: median $125,190
- Colorado: median $124,830
- Maryland: median $128,330
- Hawaii: median $128,910
- New Hampshire: median $129,260
- Minnesota: median $123,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Construction Managers" (11-9021), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.