Construction manager salary in Massachusetts
Median $69.71 an hour for 9,870 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Construction manager pay in Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 3rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $65.89). 9,870 construction managers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $50.05 – $61.07 | $104,100 – $127,020 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $61.07 – $83.42 | $127,020 – $173,520 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $83.42 – $104.29 | $173,520 – $216,920 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $50.90 | $75.23 | $69.46 | $104.74 | 7,570 | 8% above |
| Worcester | $47.92 | $67.58 | $65.93 | $99.72 | 880 | 3% below |
| Barnstable | $48.34 | $67.34 | $68.43 | $99.43 | 200 | 3% below |
| Springfield | $48.13 | $63.75 | $66.34 | $92.60 | 400 | 9% below |
| Pittsfield | $43.72 | $61.15 | $64.30 | $80.90 | 90 | 12% below |
| Amherst | $43.11 | $60.14 | $60.02 | $81.83 | 80 | 14% below |
| Providence | $36.87 | $59.05 | $58.01 | $91.58 | 900 | 15% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Construction manager wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $30.45 | $58.84 | $26.75 | 5,460 |
| 2000 | $32.48 | $60.72 | $28.00 | 6,230 |
| 2001 | $32.68 | $59.41 | $29.35 | 6,360 |
| 2002 | $33.53 | $60.00 | $30.53 | 5,740 |
| 2003 | $34.34 | $60.08 | $31.96 | 5,580 |
| 2004 | $36.93 | $62.94 | $33.59 | 5,240 |
| 2005 | $41.62 | $68.61 | $34.74 | 4,580 |
| 2006 | $42.25 | $67.47 | $35.43 | 4,580 |
| 2007 | $44.41 | $68.96 | $36.65 | 4,430 |
| 2008 | $46.57 | $69.64 | $38.39 | 4,080 |
| 2009 | $45.26 | $67.92 | $39.58 | 3,590 |
| 2010 | $44.39 | $65.54 | $40.32 | 3,410 |
| 2011 | $44.31 | $63.42 | $40.50 | 3,830 |
| 2012 | $45.99 | $64.49 | $39.80 | 4,360 |
| 2013 | $46.83 | $64.72 | $40.58 | 4,800 |
| 2014 | $47.49 | $64.58 | $41.17 | 5,340 |
| 2015 | $49.10 | $66.69 | $42.02 | 6,050 |
| 2016 | $50.81 | $68.16 | $42.93 | 6,370 |
| 2017 | $48.53 | $63.74 | $43.93 | 6,460 |
| 2018 | $49.23 | $63.12 | $44.89 | 7,390 |
| 2019 | $50.39 | $63.45 | $45.80 | 7,450 |
| 2020 | $52.49 | $65.29 | $46.72 | 7,120 |
| 2021 | $57.41 | $68.21 | $47.55 | 7,840 |
| 2022 | $59.02 | $64.93 | $48.79 | 6,800 |
| 2023 | $64.64 | $68.30 | $50.43 | 7,970 |
| 2024 | $71.03 | $72.90 | $51.43 | 9,000 |
| 2025 | $69.71 | $69.71 | $55.28 | 9,870 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Massachusetts changed by +4.5% over the last ten years of data and by +9.9% since 2019.
Are there more construction manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Since 1999, the number of construction managers counted in Massachusetts has changed by +80.8%, against +58.2% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +32.5%.
Table
| Year | Massachusetts jobs | Massachusetts index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5,460 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 6,230 | 114 | 95 |
| 2001 | 6,360 | 116 | 89 |
| 2002 | 5,740 | 105 | 87 |
| 2003 | 5,580 | 102 | 82 |
| 2004 | 5,240 | 96 | 77 |
| 2005 | 4,580 | 84 | 80 |
| 2006 | 4,580 | 84 | 86 |
| 2007 | 4,430 | 81 | 90 |
| 2008 | 4,080 | 75 | 92 |
| 2009 | 3,590 | 66 | 85 |
| 2010 | 3,410 | 62 | 80 |
| 2011 | 3,830 | 70 | 81 |
| 2012 | 4,360 | 80 | 86 |
| 2013 | 4,800 | 88 | 89 |
| 2014 | 5,340 | 98 | 95 |
| 2015 | 6,050 | 111 | 100 |
| 2016 | 6,370 | 117 | 104 |
| 2017 | 6,460 | 118 | 110 |
| 2018 | 7,390 | 135 | 116 |
| 2019 | 7,450 | 136 | 122 |
| 2020 | 7,120 | 130 | 119 |
| 2021 | 7,840 | 144 | 118 |
| 2022 | 6,800 | 124 | 126 |
| 2023 | 7,970 | 146 | 137 |
| 2024 | 9,000 | 165 | 145 |
| 2025 | 9,870 | 181 | 158 |
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.
Outlook for construction managers in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects the number of construction managers in the state to change by +10.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 13,730 to 15,230, with about 1,210 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.1% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 9,870 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Is construction work growing in Massachusetts?
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. Across the 14 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 92,697 in 2015 to 113,325 in 2025, +22.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 1,117 | 14,478 | $144,973 | $2,788 |
| Norfolk County | 2,292 | 21,303 | $112,694 | $2,167 |
| Middlesex County | 4,833 | 41,820 | $106,846 | $2,055 |
| Plymouth County | 2,022 | 15,309 | $101,791 | $1,958 |
| Essex County | 2,465 | 16,415 | $97,946 | $1,884 |
| Worcester County | 2,628 | 16,685 | $96,826 | $1,862 |
| Hampden County | 933 | 8,095 | $91,350 | $1,757 |
| Barnstable County | 1,524 | 7,141 | $84,750 | $1,630 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Massachusetts?
The median construction manager in Massachusetts earned $69.71 an hour ($145,010 a year) in May 2025, 26% above the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $61.07–$83.42; the top 10% earn more than $104.29.
Where does Massachusetts rank for construction manager pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $69.71 an hour, and 3rd after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Massachusetts counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 9,870 construction managers in Massachusetts in May 2025, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.11; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction manager work growing in Massachusetts?
The BLS employer survey count of construction managers in Massachusetts went from 6,050 in 2015 to 9,870 in 2025, +63.1%, and +32.5% since 2019. Massachusetts's labor market agency projects +10.9% growth for construction managers between 2024 and 2034, from 13,730 to 15,230 jobs.
How many construction manager openings a year are there in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects about 1,210 openings a year for construction managers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 49,700 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts and metro areas, SOC 11-9021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.