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Construction Managers Salary by State
There were an estimated 348,330 construction managers working in the United States in May 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey. The typical (median) construction manager earned $106,980 a year, or $51.43 an hour, while the mean annual wage was $119,660. Pay spans a wide range even inside the same occupation: the lowest-paid 10% of construction managers earned $65,160 or less, the bottom quarter earned $83,480 or less, the top quarter earned at least $139,330, and the top 10% earned at least $176,990. Where a construction manager works matters almost as much as the job itself, as the state table below shows.
Where construction managers earn the most — and least
The highest median pay for construction managers is in Massachusetts, at $147,750 a year — 38.1% higher than the national median of $106,980. Next are Washington at $136,180 and Alaska at $135,630. At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest published median, $76,150, which is 28.8% lower than the national figure. That is a top-to-bottom spread of about 1.9 times between the highest- and lowest-paying states for the same occupation — a gap driven by local labor markets, licensing, employer mix, and cost of living rather than by differences in the job title itself.
Where the construction manager jobs are
Employment is concentrated in a handful of large states. Texas alone employs 51,960 construction managers, and the three largest states — Texas, California, and Florida — together account for 33% of all U.S. jobs in this occupation. Pay in the largest market, Texas, runs at a median of $99,600, 6.9% lower than the national median, so the biggest job market is not the highest-paying option. Smaller states can still be attractive: several low-population states post medians close to the national figure with far less competition for each opening.
Construction Manager salary by state — full table
Median and mean annual wages for construction managers in every state where BLS publishes an estimate for May 2024, ranked by median pay. The 90th-percentile column shows what the top-earning tenth of construction managers in each state make. Follow a state link for that state's full wage tables, or open a detailed guide where one is available.
| State | Employment | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9,000 | $71.03 | $147,750 | $156,510 | $214,910 |
| Washington | 6,550 | $65.47 | $136,180 | $144,960 | $207,190 |
| Alaska | 1,600 | $65.21 | $135,630 | $148,270 | $215,150 |
| New York | 8,170 | $65.16 | $135,530 | $155,760 | $239,200+ |
| Delaware | 680 | $65.00 | $135,200 | $142,480 | $201,870 |
| New Jersey | 8,580 | $62.78 | $130,580 | $140,070 | $214,020 |
| California | 35,790 | $62.02 | $129,000 | $137,430 | $205,060 |
| District of Columbia | 950 | $61.91 | $128,770 | $141,920 | $209,590 |
| Maryland | 5,780 | $61.78 | $128,500 | $135,390 | $198,220 |
| Oregon | 4,440 | $60.90 | $126,660 | $134,020 | $228,060 |
| Hawaii | 2,910 | $59.09 | $122,910 | $116,730 | $172,220 |
| Connecticut | 2,790 | $57.06 | $118,680 | $126,600 | $171,500 |
| Minnesota | 5,260 | $56.49 | $117,500 | $125,930 | $175,070 |
| Colorado | 13,150 | $54.58 | $113,520 | $120,930 | $175,730 |
| South Dakota | 980 | $54.58 | $113,520 | $121,860 | $159,510 |
| Wisconsin | 4,990 | $54.41 | $113,170 | $120,310 | $170,150 |
| Arizona | 9,080 | $52.94 | $110,120 | $116,840 | $159,990 |
| Illinois | 16,740 | $52.20 | $108,570 | $115,250 | $166,830 |
| Virginia | 7,020 | $51.44 | $107,000 | $122,480 | $187,550 |
| North Carolina | 17,100 | $50.36 | $104,750 | $117,320 | $172,150 |
| Nevada | 4,420 | $50.26 | $104,530 | $115,480 | $164,200 |
| Louisiana | 5,280 | $50.25 | $104,510 | $118,360 | $166,630 |
| Missouri | 3,150 | $50.17 | $104,350 | $115,900 | $169,990 |
| Maine | 1,720 | $50.03 | $104,060 | $112,220 | $167,810 |
| South Carolina | 4,750 | $50.02 | $104,040 | $119,180 | $180,880 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,490 | $50.00 | $103,990 | $116,770 | $171,940 |
| Kansas | 3,210 | $49.89 | $103,760 | $107,290 | $154,500 |
| Michigan | 7,910 | $49.81 | $103,610 | $110,520 | $163,790 |
| Rhode Island | 420 | $49.76 | $103,500 | $115,460 | $177,730 |
| Florida | 28,090 | $49.67 | $103,320 | $115,550 | $184,240 |
| Idaho | 1,650 | $49.46 | $102,880 | $107,880 | $154,510 |
| Montana | 1,760 | $49.43 | $102,820 | $116,870 | $169,990 |
| Georgia | 7,840 | $48.73 | $101,360 | $111,140 | $165,240 |
| North Dakota | 1,100 | $48.57 | $101,020 | $111,780 | $175,170 |
| New Mexico | 1,780 | $48.36 | $100,580 | $106,550 | $157,320 |
| Utah | 4,970 | $48.03 | $99,900 | $107,830 | $160,120 |
| Tennessee | 6,490 | $47.98 | $99,790 | $110,480 | $168,390 |
| Vermont | 970 | $47.91 | $99,660 | $106,540 | $147,870 |
| Kentucky | 2,330 | $47.89 | $99,620 | $112,290 | $185,660 |
| Indiana | 5,250 | $47.89 | $99,600 | $107,450 | $165,920 |
| Texas | 51,960 | $47.88 | $99,600 | $109,570 | $165,400 |
| Wyoming | 1,070 | $46.66 | $97,050 | $99,780 | $148,430 |
| Nebraska | 3,250 | $46.52 | $96,760 | $102,380 | $151,240 |
| Ohio | 14,900 | $46.36 | $96,440 | $101,070 | $150,350 |
| Oklahoma | 2,000 | $46.30 | $96,310 | $110,750 | $161,010 |
| Iowa | 2,200 | $46.30 | $96,300 | $99,990 | $149,990 |
| Mississippi | 1,760 | $45.11 | $93,840 | $103,850 | $160,280 |
| Alabama | 7,520 | $44.53 | $92,620 | $101,320 | $161,010 |
| Arkansas | 2,020 | $41.90 | $87,160 | $91,040 | $130,650 |
| West Virginia | 670 | $36.61 | $76,150 | $86,860 | $131,330 |
Construction Manager wages in U.S. territories
| Area | Employment | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guam | 400 | $42.67 | $88,760 | $93,030 | $135,490 |
| Virgin Islands | 90 | $38.88 | $80,880 | $89,280 | $128,650 |
| Puerto Rico | 710 | $33.03 | $68,700 | $72,840 | $106,250 |
How to read these numbers
The median is the middle wage: half of construction managers earn more and half earn less. The mean is pulled up by the highest earners, which is why the mean of $119,660 sits above the median of $106,980 for this occupation. OEWS wages are gross pay before taxes and benefits, and BLS converts hourly rates to annual figures on a 2,080-hour, year-round full-time basis; part-time and seasonal workers' actual annual earnings can be lower. Figures marked with a plus sign are at or above the BLS reporting cap of $239,200 a year ($115.00 an hour).
Construction Manager salary FAQ
What is the average construction manager salary?
BLS put the mean annual wage for construction managers at $119,660 in May 2024, with a median of $106,980 ($51.43 an hour) across 348,330 U.S. jobs.
Which state pays construction managers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay for construction managers, at $147,750 a year in May 2024 — 38.1% higher than the national median of $106,980.
Which state pays construction managers the least?
Among states where BLS publishes an estimate, West Virginia has the lowest median for construction managers, at $76,150 a year, 28.8% lower than the national median.
How many construction managers are there in the United States?
BLS estimated 348,330 construction managers jobs in May 2024. The largest state market is Texas, with 51,960 jobs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Figures checked October 2026.