Construction manager salary in Massachusetts
Median $69.71 an hour for 9,870 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
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.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $50.05 – $61.07 | $104,100 – $127,020 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $61.07 – $83.42 | $127,020 – $173,520 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $83.42 – $104.29 | $173,520 – $216,920 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $50.90 | $75.23 | $104.74 | 7,570 | 8% above |
| Worcester | $47.92 | $67.58 | $99.72 | 880 | 3% below |
| Barnstable | $48.34 | $67.34 | $99.43 | 200 | 3% below |
| Springfield | $48.13 | $63.75 | $92.60 | 400 | 9% below |
| Pittsfield | $43.72 | $61.15 | $80.90 | 90 | 12% below |
| Amherst | $43.11 | $60.14 | $81.83 | 80 | 14% below |
| Providence | $36.87 | $59.05 | $91.58 | 900 | 15% below |
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.
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.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 14,478 | $144,973 | $2,788 |
| Norfolk County | 21,303 | $112,694 | $2,167 |
| Middlesex County | 41,820 | $106,846 | $2,055 |
| Plymouth County | 15,309 | $101,791 | $1,958 |
| Essex County | 16,415 | $97,946 | $1,884 |
| Worcester County | 16,685 | $96,826 | $1,862 |
| Hampden County | 8,095 | $91,350 | $1,757 |
| Barnstable County | 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).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts 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.