Construction manager salary in Delaware
Median $63.53 an hour for 610 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
Construction manager pay in Delaware: the full range
Delaware ranks 7th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 7th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $63.66). 610 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $46.02 – $50.63 | $95,730 – $105,320 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $50.63 – $81.23 | $105,320 – $168,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $81.23 – $100.68 | $168,950 – $209,400 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Delaware
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $40.39 | $60.09 | $98.35 | 3,390 | 5% below |
| Dover | $40.76 | $55.68 | $81.60 | 50 | 12% below |
Construction manager wages in Delaware over time
Table
| Year | Delaware $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $21.85 | $40.85 | $28.00 | 1,200 |
| 2001 | $25.60 | $46.54 | $29.35 | 1,050 |
| 2002 | $25.48 | $45.60 | $30.53 | 1,050 |
| 2003 | $29.30 | $51.27 | $31.96 | 1,080 |
| 2004 | $33.39 | $56.91 | $33.59 | 830 |
| 2005 | $36.25 | $59.76 | $34.74 | 590 |
| 2006 | $36.04 | $57.55 | $35.43 | 580 |
| 2007 | $37.12 | $57.64 | $36.65 | 690 |
| 2008 | $40.37 | $60.37 | $38.39 | 910 |
| 2009 | $42.93 | $64.42 | $39.58 | 790 |
| 2010 | $45.38 | $67.00 | $40.32 | 600 |
| 2011 | $45.93 | $65.74 | $40.50 | 540 |
| 2012 | $46.67 | $65.44 | $39.80 | 450 |
| 2013 | $48.47 | $66.98 | $40.58 | 500 |
| 2014 | $51.00 | $69.36 | $41.17 | 440 |
| 2015 | $50.33 | $68.36 | $42.02 | 430 |
| 2016 | $52.69 | $70.68 | $42.93 | 430 |
| 2017 | $52.37 | $68.78 | $43.93 | 530 |
| 2018 | $57.65 | $73.91 | $44.89 | 580 |
| 2019 | $58.02 | $73.06 | $45.80 | 620 |
| 2020 | $63.01 | $78.38 | $46.72 | 570 |
| 2021 | $60.57 | $71.96 | $47.55 | 470 |
| 2022 | $60.78 | $66.86 | $48.79 | 560 |
| 2023 | $63.34 | $66.92 | $50.43 | 700 |
| 2024 | $65.00 | $66.71 | $51.43 | 680 |
| 2025 | $63.53 | $63.53 | $55.28 | 610 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Delaware changed by -7.1% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Delaware?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 15,188 | $84,581 | $1,627 |
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Construction manager pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Delaware
Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Delaware?
The median construction manager in Delaware earned $63.53 an hour ($132,150 a year) in May 2025, 15% above the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $50.63–$81.23; the top 10% earn more than $100.68.
Where does Delaware rank for construction manager pay?
Delaware ranks 7th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $63.53 an hour, and 7th after adjusting for Delaware's cost of living (BEA price parity 99.8, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Delaware?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Delaware counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Delaware?
BLS counted 610 construction managers in Delaware in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.51; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Delaware and metro areas, SOC 11-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.