Construction Manager salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for construction managers in New Jersey is $138,230, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $114,990. New Jersey ranks 5 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$138,230
25th percentile
$110,230
75th percentile
$177,150
90th percentile
$222,580
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 6,910 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $151,170 |
| National median | $114,990 |
| National employment | 380,360 |
States with similar pay for construction managers
- Alaska: median $139,190
- California: median $133,160
- Delaware: median $132,150
- Massachusetts: median $145,010
- Oregon: median $131,420
- New Hampshire: median $129,260
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 —.