Construction Manager Salary in 2026
How Much Do Construction Managers Make?
Construction Managers earn a median annual salary of $106,980 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $65,160 at the 10th percentile to $176,990 at the 90th percentile — a range of $111,830. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $147,750.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,160 |
| 25th percentile | $83,480 |
| Median (50th) | $106,980 |
| 75th percentile | $139,330 |
| 90th percentile | $176,990 |
Construction Manager Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusettstop | $147,750 |
| Washington | $136,180 |
| Alaska | $135,630 |
| New York | $135,530 |
| Delaware | $135,200 |
| New Jersey | $130,580 |
| California | $129,000 |
| District of Columbia | $128,770 |
| Maryland | $128,500 |
| Oregon | $126,660 |
| Hawaii | $122,910 |
| Connecticut | $118,680 |
| Minnesota | $117,500 |
| South Dakota | $113,520 |
| Colorado | $113,520 |
| Wisconsin | $113,170 |
| Arizona | $110,120 |
| Illinois | $108,570 |
| Virginia | $107,000 |
| North Carolina | $104,750 |
| Nevada | $104,530 |
| Louisiana | $104,510 |
| Missouri | $104,350 |
| Maine | $104,060 |
| South Carolina | $104,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,990 |
| Kansas | $103,760 |
| Michigan | $103,610 |
| Rhode Island | $103,500 |
| Florida | $103,320 |
| Idaho | $102,880 |
| Montana | $102,820 |
| Georgia | $101,360 |
| North Dakota | $101,020 |
| New Mexico | $100,580 |
| Utah | $99,900 |
| Tennessee | $99,790 |
| Vermont | $99,660 |
| Kentucky | $99,620 |
| Indiana | $99,600 |
| Texas | $99,600 |
| Wyoming | $97,050 |
| Nebraska | $96,760 |
| Ohio | $96,440 |
| Oklahoma | $96,310 |
| Iowa | $96,300 |
| Mississippi | $93,840 |
| Alabama | $92,620 |
| Arkansas | $87,160 |
| West Virginia | $76,150 |
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Construction Manager Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$65,160 – $83,480 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$106,980 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$139,330 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $176,990+ |
How to Earn More as a Construction Manager
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Construction Managers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $160,870 — $53,890 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($139,330) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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Construction Manager Salary vs Similar Careers
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Construction Managerthis career | $106,980 |
| General and Operations Manager | $102,950 |
| Facilities Manager | $104,690 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $121,440 |
| Geothermal Production Manager | $121,440 |
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SOC: 11-9021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.