Construction Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$107,000
national median salary
$83,000 to $139,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $114,990 for Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021) across the United States, based on 380,360 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$69,690
25th percentile
$88,550
Median
$114,990
75th percentile
$151,640
90th percentile
$189,440
Workers surveyed
380,360
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$106,980
May 2025 release
$114,990
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021) rather than Construction Managerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 11-9021Highest Paying
$151,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$112,000
Ann Arbor, MI
Lowest Paying
$84,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 11-9021. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Construction Manager salary in the United States at $107,000 in 2026, within a range of $83,000 to $139,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $151,000, while Ann Arbor offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Project size and sector determine the widest pay gaps.
Construction Manager salary by city.
Skills that increase Construction Manager pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Construction Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,980 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Project size and sector determine the widest pay gaps. Managers overseeing $50M-plus commercial, healthcare, or data center projects earn 20 to 30% more than residential construction managers. PMP or CCM certifications add 10 to 15% to offers, and bilingual managers in diverse labor markets command additional premiums.
Assistant superintendents start at $55,000 to $68,000, moving to project manager at $78,000 to $110,000 within five to seven years. Senior construction managers earn $115,000 to $145,000, while directors of construction or VP roles at major general contractors reach $155,000 to $220,000.
Performance bonuses tied to project margins typically add 10 to 20% of base salary. Company vehicles or car allowances of $600 to $1,000 monthly are standard, and many firms offer profit-sharing plans that add $5,000 to $20,000 annually.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Construction Managers typically earn $96,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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