Construction manager salary in Idaho
Median $50.29 an hour for 2,280 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Idaho: the full range
Idaho ranks 34th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 39th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $52.66). 2,280 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $27.03 – $40.10 | $56,220 – $83,410 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $40.10 – $63.28 | $83,410 – $131,630 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $63.28 – $78.07 | $131,630 – $162,390 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Idaho
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $35.35 | $53.66 | $79.23 | 180 | 7% above |
| Boise | $28.87 | $52.88 | $78.07 | 1,270 | 5% above |
| Lewiston | $24.82 | $52.50 | $72.51 | 40 | 4% above |
| Idaho Falls | $26.56 | $50.46 | $80.11 | 200 | about the same as |
| Pocatello | $24.86 | $49.35 | $88.09 | 70 | 2% below |
| Logan | $25.97 | $47.22 | $69.18 | 180 | 6% below |
| Twin Falls | $32.70 | $44.85 | $70.45 | 90 | 11% below |
Construction manager wages in Idaho over time
Table
| Year | Idaho $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.17 | $46.71 | $26.75 | 1,500 |
| 2000 | $24.26 | $45.36 | $28.00 | 1,490 |
| 2001 | $24.86 | $45.19 | $29.35 | 1,700 |
| 2002 | $23.82 | $42.63 | $30.53 | 1,500 |
| 2003 | $24.49 | $42.85 | $31.96 | 1,300 |
| 2004 | $26.82 | $45.71 | $33.59 | 1,470 |
| 2005 | $28.65 | $47.23 | $34.74 | 1,760 |
| 2006 | $28.28 | $45.16 | $35.43 | 1,600 |
| 2007 | $28.68 | $44.53 | $36.65 | 1,390 |
| 2008 | $29.26 | $43.75 | $38.39 | 1,220 |
| 2009 | $28.03 | $42.06 | $39.58 | 1,230 |
| 2010 | $29.14 | $43.02 | $40.32 | 1,070 |
| 2011 | $32.02 | $45.83 | $40.50 | 1,070 |
| 2012 | $32.01 | $44.89 | $39.80 | 1,030 |
| 2013 | $33.13 | $45.79 | $40.58 | 1,060 |
| 2014 | $31.38 | $42.67 | $41.17 | 1,210 |
| 2015 | $33.50 | $45.50 | $42.02 | 1,240 |
| 2016 | $33.51 | $44.95 | $42.93 | 1,320 |
| 2017 | $37.30 | $48.99 | $43.93 | 1,300 |
| 2018 | $35.54 | $45.57 | $44.89 | 1,430 |
| 2019 | $35.60 | $44.83 | $45.80 | 1,410 |
| 2020 | $36.43 | $45.32 | $46.72 | 1,290 |
| 2021 | $37.05 | $44.02 | $47.55 | 1,420 |
| 2022 | $39.10 | $43.01 | $48.79 | 1,550 |
| 2023 | $40.80 | $43.11 | $50.43 | 1,650 |
| 2024 | $49.46 | $50.76 | $51.43 | 1,650 |
| 2025 | $50.29 | $50.29 | $55.28 | 2,280 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Idaho changed by +10.5% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Idaho?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 250 | $100,316 | $1,929 |
| Ada County | 23,741 | $83,741 | $1,610 |
| Lincoln County | 227 | $73,449 | $1,412 |
| Franklin County | 357 | $69,789 | $1,342 |
| Minidoka County | 647 | $69,457 | $1,336 |
| Caribou County | 276 | $69,306 | $1,333 |
| Payette County | 518 | $69,123 | $1,329 |
| Nez Perce County | 1,114 | $68,837 | $1,324 |
| Shoshone County | 189 | $68,506 | $1,317 |
| Kootenai County | 7,061 | $67,772 | $1,303 |
| Teton County | 886 | $66,369 | $1,276 |
| Blaine County | 2,461 | $65,950 | $1,268 |
| Bonneville County | 4,821 | $65,724 | $1,264 |
| Boundary County | 490 | $64,112 | $1,233 |
| Canyon County | 11,921 | $63,880 | $1,228 |
| Jerome County | 677 | $62,732 | $1,206 |
| Twin Falls County | 2,233 | $61,419 | $1,181 |
| Valley County | 434 | $58,687 | $1,129 |
| Bonner County | 1,240 | $57,859 | $1,113 |
| Bingham County | 1,378 | $57,675 | $1,109 |
| Cassia County | 744 | $57,442 | $1,105 |
| Elmore County | 421 | $57,135 | $1,099 |
| Latah County | 727 | $56,897 | $1,094 |
| Lemhi County | 205 | $55,215 | $1,062 |
| Jefferson County | 1,337 | $55,129 | $1,060 |
| Owyhee County | 215 | $54,513 | $1,048 |
| Power County | 76 | $54,386 | $1,046 |
| Gooding County | 326 | $53,788 | $1,034 |
| Clearwater County | 157 | $53,321 | $1,025 |
| Gem County | 410 | $53,169 | $1,022 |
| Washington County | 212 | $52,545 | $1,010 |
| Fremont County | 360 | $52,507 | $1,010 |
| Boise County | 96 | $51,649 | $993 |
| Madison County | 829 | $51,352 | $988 |
| Idaho County | 434 | $50,732 | $976 |
| Adams County | 97 | $50,456 | $970 |
| Benewah County | 130 | $46,213 | $889 |
| Bear Lake County | 93 | $41,543 | $799 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Idaho?
The median construction manager in Idaho earned $50.29 an hour ($104,600 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $40.10–$63.28; the top 10% earn more than $78.07.
Where does Idaho rank for construction manager pay?
Idaho ranks 34th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $50.29 an hour, and 39th after adjusting for Idaho's cost of living (BEA price parity 95.5, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Idaho?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Idaho counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Idaho?
BLS counted 2,280 construction managers in Idaho in May 2025, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.09; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho 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.