Construction Manager Salary (2025)
Management · SOC Code 11-9021
National Salary Range
Construction Manager salaries range from $90,238 to $141,603 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Construction Manager Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $141,603 | $88,550 – $207,292 | $95,036 | B | 4,678 |
| New York, NY | $138,742 | $88,569 – $214,135 | $74,194 | B | 9,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $134,046 | $83,477 – $188,934 | $80,751 | B | 16,636 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,724 | $87,050 – $193,515 | $70,381 | B | 11,964 |
| Boston, MA | $129,499 | $79,416 – $198,903 | $85,197 | B | 13,034 |
| Portland, OR | $129,318 | $82,981 – $192,304 | $99,475 | B | 4,514 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $124,593 | $77,483 – $185,603 | $117,541 | B | 8,127 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $124,384 | $75,375 – $192,370 | $108,160 | B | 7,743 |
| Denver, CO | $121,535 | $73,678 – $172,379 | $94,949 | B | 7,851 |
| Chicago, IL | $121,490 | $74,101 – $188,785 | $113,542 | B | 6,731 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $119,631 | $74,228 – $168,357 | $115,030 | B | 7,222 |
| Dallas, TX | $111,663 | $71,535 – $157,852 | $109,474 | B | 4,800 |
| Kansas City, MO | $110,643 | $68,604 – $161,305 | $117,705 | B | 3,997 |
| St. Louis, MO | $110,487 | $68,950 – $163,647 | $122,763 | B | 3,631 |
| Houston, TX | $110,350 | $71,348 – $164,725 | $114,948 | B | 5,759 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $109,848 | $64,860 – $167,986 | $106,649 | B | 5,547 |
| Nashville, TN | $107,407 | $64,489 – $160,014 | $104,279 | B | 4,846 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $105,962 | $66,131 – $152,452 | $101,887 | B | 4,847 |
| Atlanta, GA | $105,135 | $62,261 – $156,073 | $99,184 | B | 5,532 |
| Detroit, MI | $103,783 | $66,778 – $158,712 | $116,610 | B | 4,988 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $103,583 | $67,283 – $147,100 | $107,899 | B | 4,370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $103,128 | $66,068 – $157,967 | $112,096 | B | 4,822 |
| Raleigh, NC | $102,831 | $61,175 – $146,036 | $102,831 | B | 5,669 |
| Columbus, OH | $102,530 | $60,446 – $158,978 | $110,247 | B | 4,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | $100,828 | $59,975 – $152,419 | $102,886 | B | 3,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $98,578 | $63,868 – $139,972 | $97,602 | B | 6,583 |
| Miami, FL | $94,454 | $56,122 – $136,632 | $77,421 | B | 7,678 |
| New Orleans, LA | $93,203 | $56,922 – $142,100 | $98,108 | B | 4,518 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $91,823 | $58,149 – $135,908 | $100,904 | B | 4,991 |
| San Antonio, TX | $90,238 | $56,214 – $129,334 | $100,264 | B | 6,173 |
About Construction Manager Pay
Construction Managers earn a national median salary of $112,501 based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is Seattle at $141,603 median, while San Antonio offers the lowest at $90,238.
See how this compares to other trades on our highest paying trades ranking, or browse the best cities for trade workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for construction managers is $112,501 based on 2025 BLS data. Pay ranges from $90,238 to $141,603 depending on city, experience, and union status.
Seattle offers the highest median pay for construction managers at $141,603. However, cost of living matters — the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of B and 12% wage growth over 5 years, construction manager is growing faster than many occupations. There are approximately 195,083 jobs nationwide across 30 metro areas.
Training requirements vary by state and employer. Many construction managers start through vocational programs, community colleges, or on-the-job training. Check with your state's licensing board for specific requirements.
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.