Construction manager salary: what construction managers actually make
Construction managers earned a median $55.28 an hour ($114,990 a year) in May 2025, across 380,360 jobs in the BLS employer survey. Pay by state and metro, the 20-year trend, and the union scale contractors must pay on federal work.
How much do construction managers make?
The median construction manager earned $55.28 an hour, or $114,990 a year, in May 2025 according to the BLS employer survey of 380,360 jobs. Half earn more and half earn less; the middle 50% earn between $42.57 and $72.91 an hour.
The middle half of construction managers earn between $42.57 and $72.91 an hour. The top 10% earn more than $91.08 ($189,440 a year); the bottom 10% earn less than $33.50. The top 10% earn 2.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
Apprentice, journeyman and master construction manager pay
Pay tracks licence and experience: an apprentice or entry-level construction manager earns near the bottom of the range, a journeyman around the median, and a master construction manager, foreman or specialist in the top quarter.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $33.50 – $42.57 | $69,690 – $88,550 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $42.57 – $72.91 | $88,550 – $151,640 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $72.91 – $91.08 | $151,640 – $189,440 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Career-stage bands are an approximate reading of the wage distribution, not a BLS classification or licence requirement.
Construction manager pay by state
Table
| State | Median $/hr | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $74.69 | 35% above |
| Washington | $74.55 | 35% above |
| Massachusetts | $69.71 | 26% above |
| Alaska | $66.92 | 21% above |
| New Jersey | $66.46 | 20% above |
| California | $64.02 | 16% above |
| Delaware | $63.53 | 15% above |
| Oregon | $63.18 | 14% above |
| New Hampshire | $62.15 | 12% above |
| Hawaii | $61.98 | 12% above |
| Maryland | $61.70 | 12% above |
| District of Columbia | $60.78 | 10% above |
| Connecticut | $60.19 | 9% above |
| Colorado | $60.02 | 9% above |
| Minnesota | $59.33 | 7% above |
| Kansas | $58.08 | 5% above |
| Virginia | $57.26 | 4% above |
| South Dakota | $56.91 | 3% above |
| Nevada | $55.41 | about the same as |
| Arizona | $55.14 | about the same as |
| Wisconsin | $54.90 | 1% below |
| Florida | $54.39 | 2% below |
| Missouri | $53.96 | 2% below |
| Georgia | $53.27 | 4% below |
| Tennessee | $52.98 | 4% below |
| Maine | $52.92 | 4% below |
| Louisiana | $52.89 | 4% below |
| Illinois | $52.48 | 5% below |
| Pennsylvania | $52.04 | 6% below |
| South Carolina | $51.98 | 6% below |
| North Carolina | $51.27 | 7% below |
| Indiana | $51.15 | 7% below |
| Utah | $50.58 | 9% below |
| Idaho | $50.29 | 9% below |
| New Mexico | $50.26 | 9% below |
| Montana | $50.23 | 9% below |
| Rhode Island | $50.00 | 10% below |
| Vermont | $49.74 | 10% below |
| Michigan | $49.63 | 10% below |
| North Dakota | $49.07 | 11% below |
| Ohio | $49.03 | 11% below |
| Texas | $48.78 | 12% below |
| Nebraska | $48.47 | 12% below |
| Oklahoma | $48.41 | 12% below |
| Mississippi | $47.85 | 13% below |
| Iowa | $47.73 | 14% below |
| Kentucky | $46.64 | 16% below |
| Alabama | $46.61 | 16% below |
| West Virginia | $46.03 | 17% below |
| Wyoming | $44.39 | 20% below |
| Arkansas | $41.50 | 25% below |
| State | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | Adjusted rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $74.69 | $69.22 | #2 | 10,280 |
| Washington | $74.55 | $69.67 | #1 | 6,010 |
| Massachusetts | $69.71 | $65.89 | #3 | 9,870 |
| Alaska | $66.92 | $65.35 | #4 | 1,720 |
| New Jersey | $66.46 | $61.08 | #9 | 6,910 |
| California | $64.02 | $57.83 | #18 | 34,750 |
| Delaware | $63.53 | $63.66 | #7 | 610 |
| Oregon | $63.18 | $61.10 | #8 | 4,300 |
| New Hampshire | $62.15 | $59.64 | #12 | 660 |
| Hawaii | $61.98 | $56.35 | #21 | 2,890 |
| Maryland | $61.70 | $58.76 | #14 | 5,770 |
| District of Columbia | $60.78 | $55.30 | #25 | 1,250 |
| Connecticut | $60.19 | $58.10 | #17 | 3,620 |
| Colorado | $60.02 | $58.22 | #16 | 12,550 |
| Minnesota | $59.33 | $60.17 | #10 | 5,800 |
| Kansas | $58.08 | $64.46 | #5 | 2,960 |
| Virginia | $57.26 | $56.64 | #20 | 7,290 |
| South Dakota | $56.91 | $64.23 | #6 | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $55.41 | $55.41 | #23 | 4,460 |
| Arizona | $55.14 | $54.76 | #30 | 9,910 |
| Wisconsin | $54.90 | $58.34 | #15 | 6,080 |
| Florida | $54.39 | $52.60 | #40 | 34,010 |
| Missouri | $53.96 | $59.43 | #13 | 3,680 |
| Georgia | $53.27 | $55.32 | #24 | 10,740 |
| Tennessee | $52.98 | $57.65 | #19 | 5,860 |
| Maine | $52.92 | $54.56 | #31 | 1,460 |
| Louisiana | $52.89 | $59.97 | #11 | 5,530 |
| Illinois | $52.48 | $52.48 | #42 | 19,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $52.04 | $53.32 | #36 | 6,840 |
| South Carolina | $51.98 | $55.47 | #22 | 5,620 |
| North Carolina | $51.27 | $54.37 | #33 | 16,310 |
| Indiana | $51.15 | $54.82 | #29 | 5,450 |
| Utah | $50.58 | $51.14 | #46 | — |
| Idaho | $50.29 | $52.66 | #39 | 2,280 |
| New Mexico | $50.26 | $54.51 | #32 | 2,480 |
| Montana | $50.23 | $53.10 | #37 | 2,140 |
| Rhode Island | $50.00 | $48.88 | #49 | 450 |
| Vermont | $49.74 | $50.76 | #47 | 930 |
| Michigan | $49.63 | $51.59 | #44 | 9,620 |
| North Dakota | $49.07 | $55.13 | #27 | 1,450 |
| Ohio | $49.03 | $52.83 | #38 | 16,130 |
| Texas | $48.78 | $50.24 | #48 | 59,060 |
| Nebraska | $48.47 | $53.80 | #35 | 3,430 |
| Oklahoma | $48.41 | $55.14 | #26 | 1,980 |
| Mississippi | $47.85 | $55.00 | #28 | 1,640 |
| Iowa | $47.73 | $54.36 | #34 | 3,070 |
| Kentucky | $46.64 | $51.71 | #43 | 2,990 |
| Alabama | $46.61 | $52.49 | #41 | 8,560 |
| West Virginia | $46.03 | $51.43 | #45 | 600 |
| Wyoming | $44.39 | $47.89 | #50 | — |
| Arkansas | $41.50 | $47.76 | #51 | 2,280 |
Construction manager wages over time
Table
| Year | Nominal $/hr | In 2025 $ | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $26.75 | $51.69 | 240,490 |
| 2000 | $28.00 | $52.35 | 229,200 |
| 2001 | $29.35 | $53.35 | 213,960 |
| 2002 | $30.53 | $54.64 | 208,360 |
| 2003 | $31.96 | $55.92 | 196,110 |
| 2004 | $33.59 | $57.25 | 185,580 |
| 2005 | $34.74 | $57.27 | 192,610 |
| 2006 | $35.43 | $56.58 | 207,630 |
| 2007 | $36.65 | $56.91 | 216,120 |
| 2008 | $38.39 | $57.40 | 220,550 |
| 2009 | $39.58 | $59.40 | 204,760 |
| 2010 | $40.32 | $59.53 | 191,430 |
| 2011 | $40.50 | $57.97 | 195,000 |
| 2012 | $39.80 | $55.81 | 207,580 |
| 2013 | $40.58 | $56.08 | 213,720 |
| 2014 | $41.17 | $55.99 | 227,710 |
| 2015 | $42.02 | $57.08 | 239,640 |
| 2016 | $42.93 | $57.59 | 249,650 |
| 2017 | $43.93 | $57.70 | 263,480 |
| 2018 | $44.89 | $57.55 | 278,460 |
| 2019 | $45.80 | $57.67 | 293,380 |
| 2020 | $46.72 | $58.12 | 285,640 |
| 2021 | $47.55 | $56.49 | 284,750 |
| 2022 | $48.79 | $53.67 | 303,220 |
| 2023 | $50.43 | $53.28 | 329,190 |
| 2024 | $51.43 | $52.78 | 348,330 |
| 2025 | $55.28 | $55.28 | 380,360 |
Adjusted for inflation, the median construction manager wage changed by -3.1% over the last ten years and by -4.2% since 2019.
Are there more construction manager jobs than there used to be?
The BLS employer survey counted 380,360 construction managers in May 2025, +58.7% compared with 239,640 ten years earlier and +29.6% since 2019.
Table
| Year | Jobs |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 240,490 |
| 2000 | 229,200 |
| 2001 | 213,960 |
| 2002 | 208,360 |
| 2003 | 196,110 |
| 2004 | 185,580 |
| 2005 | 192,610 |
| 2006 | 207,630 |
| 2007 | 216,120 |
| 2008 | 220,550 |
| 2009 | 204,760 |
| 2010 | 191,430 |
| 2011 | 195,000 |
| 2012 | 207,580 |
| 2013 | 213,720 |
| 2014 | 227,710 |
| 2015 | 239,640 |
| 2016 | 249,650 |
| 2017 | 263,480 |
| 2018 | 278,460 |
| 2019 | 293,380 |
| 2020 | 285,640 |
| 2021 | 284,750 |
| 2022 | 303,220 |
| 2023 | 329,190 |
| 2024 | 348,330 |
| 2025 | 380,360 |
Of the 25 states with a precise enough estimate to compare, 21 counted more construction managers in 2025 than ten years earlier. The fastest growth was in Illinois (+141.3%, 7,940 to 19,160); the weakest was New York (-26.0%).
| State | Jobs in 2015 | Jobs in 2025 | Change over 10 years | Since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7,940 | 19,160 | +141.3% | +46.9% |
| Michigan | 4,270 | 9,620 | +125.3% | +89.0% |
| Texas | 26,800 | 59,060 | +120.4% | +70.9% |
| Georgia | 4,920 | 10,740 | +118.3% | +37.2% |
| Arizona | 4,780 | 9,910 | +107.3% | +58.8% |
| North Carolina | 7,970 | 16,310 | +104.6% | +20.8% |
| Wisconsin | 3,040 | 6,080 | +100.0% | +70.3% |
| Colorado | 6,380 | 12,550 | +96.7% | +21.8% |
| Florida | 18,020 | 34,010 | +88.7% | +42.8% |
| Ohio | 9,160 | 16,130 | +76.1% | +98.9% |
| Massachusetts | 6,050 | 9,870 | +63.1% | +32.5% |
| Louisiana | 3,510 | 5,530 | +57.5% | +42.9% |
| Minnesota | 3,910 | 5,800 | +48.3% | -1.4% |
| New Jersey | 4,910 | 6,910 | +40.7% | -0.1% |
| Virginia | 5,570 | 7,290 | +30.9% | +25.9% |
| Indiana | 4,620 | 5,450 | +18.0% | +5.4% |
| Tennessee | 5,040 | 5,860 | +16.3% | -8.9% |
| California | 29,950 | 34,750 | +16.0% | +5.8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6,410 | 6,840 | +6.7% | -29.8% |
| Oregon | 4,240 | 4,300 | +1.4% | -14.3% |
| Washington | 5,960 | 6,010 | +0.8% | -28.7% |
| Missouri | 3,680 | 3,680 | 0.0% | +14.3% |
| Maryland | 5,940 | 5,770 | -2.9% | -12.7% |
| Iowa | 3,260 | 3,070 | -5.8% | -2.8% |
| New York | 13,900 | 10,280 | -26.0% | -9.7% |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Where the construction manager jobs are
Alaska has the highest concentration of construction managers, 2.2× the national share, followed by Hawaii (1.9×) and Colorado (1.8×). The lowest is West Virginia at 0.3×. Concentration says where the trade is a large part of the local economy; the job count says where the most positions are.
| State | Jobs | Jobs per 1,000 | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,720 | 5.3 | 2.2× |
| Hawaii | 2,890 | 4.6 | 1.9× |
| Colorado | 12,550 | 4.4 | 1.8× |
| Texas | 59,060 | 4.2 | 1.7× |
| Montana | 2,140 | 4.2 | 1.7× |
| Alabama | 8,560 | 4.0 | 1.7× |
| Florida | 34,010 | 3.4 | 1.4× |
| North Dakota | 1,450 | 3.4 | 1.4× |
| Nebraska | 3,430 | 3.4 | 1.4× |
| North Carolina | 16,310 | 3.3 | 1.4× |
| Illinois | 19,160 | 3.1 | 1.3× |
| Vermont | 930 | 3.1 | 1.3× |
| Arizona | 9,910 | 3.1 | 1.2× |
| Ohio | 16,130 | 2.9 | 1.2× |
| Nevada | 4,460 | 2.9 | 1.2× |
| Louisiana | 5,530 | 2.9 | 1.2× |
| New Mexico | 2,480 | 2.9 | 1.2× |
| Massachusetts | 9,870 | 2.7 | 1.1× |
| Idaho | 2,280 | 2.7 | 1.1× |
| South Carolina | 5,620 | 2.4 | 1.0× |
| South Dakota | 1,070 | 2.3 | 0.9× |
| Maine | 1,460 | 2.3 | 0.9× |
| Georgia | 10,740 | 2.2 | 0.9× |
| Michigan | 9,620 | 2.2 | 0.9× |
| Oregon | 4,300 | 2.2 | 0.9× |
| Connecticut | 3,620 | 2.1 | 0.9× |
| Maryland | 5,770 | 2.1 | 0.8× |
| Kansas | 2,960 | 2.1 | 0.8× |
| Wisconsin | 6,080 | 2.1 | 0.8× |
| Iowa | 3,070 | 2.0 | 0.8× |
| Minnesota | 5,800 | 2.0 | 0.8× |
| California | 34,750 | 1.9 | 0.8× |
| District of Columbia | 1,250 | 1.8 | 0.7× |
| Tennessee | 5,860 | 1.8 | 0.7× |
| Virginia | 7,290 | 1.8 | 0.7× |
| Arkansas | 2,280 | 1.8 | 0.7× |
| Indiana | 5,450 | 1.7 | 0.7× |
| Washington | 6,010 | 1.7 | 0.7× |
| New Jersey | 6,910 | 1.6 | 0.7× |
| Kentucky | 2,990 | 1.5 | 0.6× |
| Mississippi | 1,640 | 1.4 | 0.6× |
| Delaware | 610 | 1.2 | 0.5× |
| Missouri | 3,680 | 1.2 | 0.5× |
| Oklahoma | 1,980 | 1.2 | 0.5× |
| Pennsylvania | 6,840 | 1.1 | 0.5× |
| New York | 10,280 | 1.1 | 0.4× |
| New Hampshire | 660 | 1.0 | 0.4× |
| Rhode Island | 450 | 0.9 | 0.4× |
| West Virginia | 600 | 0.9 | 0.3× |
Metros with the most construction manager jobs
| Metro | Jobs | Median $/hr |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 17,110 | $49.79 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 16,500 | $49.78 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 13,850 | $56.39 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 12,120 | $75.96 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 10,120 | $63.31 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 8,170 | $56.90 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 7,570 | $75.23 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 7,470 | $57.50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 7,250 | $61.95 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 6,630 | $62.33 |
Highest-paying metros for construction managers
| Metro | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | Adjusted rank | 90th pct | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79.82 | $69.05 | #3 | $108.23 | 5,160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $78.39 | $71.01 | #1 | $120.19 | 1,850 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76.65 | $68.99 | #4 | $106.43 | 4,010 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75.96 | $67.46 | #5 | $120.44 | 12,120 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75.23 | $69.46 | #2 | $104.74 | 7,570 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $70.55 | $66.94 | #6 | $104.60 | 2,690 |
| Worcester, MA | $67.58 | $65.93 | #7 | $99.72 | 880 |
| Anchorage, AK | $66.34 | $62.94 | #11 | $109.77 | 900 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64.04 | $57.23 | #33 | $100.17 | 3,800 |
| New Haven, CT | $64.00 | $61.19 | #13 | $90.02 | 570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63.31 | $55.73 | #45 | $102.08 | 10,120 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $62.97 | $63.22 | #10 | $105.33 | 570 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $62.84 | $56.87 | #36 | $92.55 | 580 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $62.33 | $57.24 | #32 | $99.60 | 6,630 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62.23 | $58.32 | #25 | $95.52 | 2,760 |
Metros with at least 500 construction managers. Cost-of-living adjustment divides the median by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100); the adjusted rank is among the 112 metros with a parity.
Job outlook
The BLS Employment Projections program expects the number of construction managers to change by +9.1% over 2025-35, from 609,100 to 664,300, with about 49,700 openings a year.
Of those openings, 5,500 a year come from growth in the number of jobs and 44,200 from replacement: 13,800 for people who retire or leave the workforce and 30,400 for people who move to another occupation.
Demand change - share increases as technical and process improvements increase the need for construction managers to track costs, materials, and schedules.
BLS worker characteristics, 2025-35: typical education for entry: bachelor's degree; related work experience: none; on-the-job training: moderate-term on-the-job training. The Occupational Outlook Handbook entry describes the work.
What each state projects
State labor market agencies publish their own projections on a 2024–2034 cycle. Colorado projects the fastest growth for construction managers at +25.9%; by openings, Texas (7,330 a year), California (4,780 a year), Florida (4,320 a year) lead. 50 states publish a figure for this occupation.
| State | Jobs, 2024 | Projected, 2034 | Change | Openings per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 20,260 | 25,510 | +25.9% | 2,210 |
| Arizona | 14,400 | 17,790 | +23.5% | 1,520 |
| Idaho | 4,250 | 5,250 | +23.5% | 450 |
| Nevada | 6,420 | 7,640 | +19.0% | 640 |
| Delaware | 930 | 1,100 | +18.5% | 90 |
| Florida | 43,910 | 52,050 | +18.5% | 4,320 |
| Tennessee | 11,280 | 13,270 | +17.6% | 1,100 |
| Rhode Island | 780 | 920 | +17.3% | 80 |
| Wyoming | 1,670 | 1,950 | +17.2% | 160 |
| West Virginia | 890 | 1,020 | +14.7% | 80 |
| Wisconsin | 7,220 | 8,260 | +14.5% | 670 |
| Utah | 7,670 | 8,750 | +14.2% | 710 |
| Oregon | 6,890 | 7,840 | +13.8% | 630 |
| South Dakota | 1,520 | 1,720 | +13.1% | 140 |
| Texas | 80,470 | 91,010 | +13.1% | 7,330 |
| Georgia | 11,310 | 12,740 | +12.7% | 1,020 |
| Nebraska | 5,200 | 5,860 | +12.7% | 470 |
| Arkansas | 3,200 | 3,600 | +12.5% | 290 |
| Iowa | 2,100 | 2,370 | +12.5% | 190 |
| District of Columbia | 1,270 | 1,420 | +12.1% | 110 |
| New Mexico | 2,780 | 3,110 | +11.8% | 250 |
| Alabama | 11,890 | 13,250 | +11.5% | 1,060 |
| Mississippi | 2,790 | 3,100 | +11.2% | 250 |
| California | 54,300 | 60,200 | +10.9% | 4,780 |
| Massachusetts | 13,730 | 15,230 | +10.9% | 1,210 |
| North Dakota | 1,350 | 1,500 | +10.9% | 120 |
| South Carolina | 7,450 | 8,270 | +10.9% | 660 |
| Connecticut | 5,360 | 5,920 | +10.5% | 470 |
| Virginia | 11,320 | 12,510 | +10.5% | 960 |
| Montana | 3,300 | 3,640 | +10.3% | 290 |
| Louisiana | 8,440 | 9,300 | +10.1% | 740 |
| Missouri | 6,930 | 7,640 | +10.1% | 600 |
| Illinois | 24,160 | 26,500 | +9.7% | 2,090 |
| Maryland | 9,170 | 10,040 | +9.5% | 790 |
| North Carolina | 26,730 | 29,280 | +9.5% | 2,300 |
| Vermont | 1,670 | 1,830 | +9.4% | 140 |
| Washington | 16,460 | 17,970 | +9.2% | 1,560 |
| Indiana | 8,590 | 9,370 | +9.1% | 740 |
| Hawaii | 4,820 | 5,230 | +8.6% | 410 |
| Oklahoma | 3,190 | 3,470 | +8.6% | 270 |
| Minnesota | 10,320 | 11,190 | +8.5% | 870 |
| New Jersey | 13,410 | 14,530 | +8.3% | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,210 | 14,240 | +7.8% | 1,110 |
| Kansas | 5,060 | 5,420 | +7.2% | 420 |
| New York | 19,640 | 20,910 | +6.5% | 1,610 |
| Michigan | 12,990 | 13,830 | +6.4% | 1,070 |
| Ohio | 23,270 | 24,560 | +5.5% | 1,880 |
| Kentucky | 3,650 | 3,790 | +3.7% | 290 |
| Maine | 3,070 | 3,170 | +3.4% | 240 |
| Alaska | 1,250 | 1,220 | -2.7% | 90 |
Source: state labor market information agencies via Projections Central, 2024–2034 projections. State base counts include the self-employed, so they run higher than the BLS survey count above.
Compare construction manager pay with other trades
See how construction manager pay compares with other trades on the ranking of all trades and the comparison pages.
Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make an hour?
Hourly pay runs from about $33.50 at the 10th percentile to $91.08 at the 90th, with a median of $55.28. Overtime, per-diem and union fringe benefits are not included in these figures.
What does a starting or apprentice construction manager make?
Entry-level pay sits near the bottom of the distribution: roughly $33.50 to $42.57 an hour ($69,690 to $88,550 a year). Registered apprentices usually start at a fixed percentage of the local journeyman rate and step up every six to twelve months.
Which state pays construction managers the most?
New York had the highest median at $74.69 an hour in May 2025, followed by Washington ($74.55) and Massachusetts ($69.71). Adjusted for cost of living the order changes; see the state table.
Are construction manager wages going up?
In today's dollars the median construction manager wage changed by -3.1% over the last ten years of data (CPI-adjusted). The nominal median rose from $42.02 to $55.28.
Is construction manager a good career?
By the numbers: median pay of $114,990 a year, a 90th percentile of $189,440, projected growth of +9.1% and about 49,700 openings a year. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself; this site only reports the pay and demand data.
Are construction manager jobs growing?
The BLS employer survey counted 380,360 construction managers in May 2025, +58.7% compared with ten years earlier and +29.6% since 2019. Looking ahead, BLS projects +9.1% growth over 2025-35 with about 49,700 openings a year, most of them replacing people who leave the occupation.
Which states will need the most construction managers?
By projected annual openings, the state agencies' figures put Texas (7,330 a year, +13.1% growth), California (4,780 a year, +10.9% growth), Florida (4,320 a year, +18.5% growth) at the top. Every state's projection is in the outlook table above.
Where are construction managers most concentrated?
Relative to the size of each state's workforce, Alaska has the highest concentration at 2.2× the national share, then Hawaii (1.9×) and Colorado (1.8×). The largest absolute job counts are usually in the most populous states; see the map above.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 11-9021 (Construction managers). Wages exclude overtime and benefits; job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U annual averages, 2025 base.
- Cost-of-living adjustment: BEA Regional Price Parities, all items, 2024.
- Prevailing wage: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35 (Tables 1.2, 1.10 and 1.12). Public-domain data; Skilled Wages is not affiliated with BLS.
- State projections: state labor market information agencies via Projections Central (Projections Managing Partnership), 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05. State figures include the self-employed.