Construction manager salary in Utah
Median $50.58 an hour for — 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 Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 33rd of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $51.14). — construction managers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.5× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $30.87 – $40.99 | $64,200 – $85,260 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $40.99 – $61.96 | $85,260 – $128,870 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $61.96 – $76.55 | $128,870 – $159,220 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $38.13 | $52.75 | $52.28 | $79.86 | — | 4% above |
| Ogden | $30.50 | $49.72 | $49.57 | $76.05 | 900 | 2% below |
| Provo | $27.46 | $47.83 | $48.71 | $72.11 | 1,190 | 5% below |
| Logan | $25.97 | $47.22 | $49.24 | $69.18 | 180 | 7% below |
| St. George | $21.87 | $43.49 | $44.70 | $63.66 | 410 | 14% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Construction manager wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.23 | $46.82 | $26.75 | 2,150 |
| 2000 | $26.18 | $48.95 | $28.00 | 2,230 |
| 2001 | $26.58 | $48.32 | $29.35 | 2,090 |
| 2002 | $27.47 | $49.16 | $30.53 | 1,970 |
| 2003 | $29.30 | $51.27 | $31.96 | 2,020 |
| 2004 | $29.04 | $49.49 | $33.59 | 1,790 |
| 2005 | $33.69 | $55.54 | $34.74 | 2,160 |
| 2006 | $33.82 | $54.01 | $35.43 | 1,850 |
| 2007 | $33.58 | $52.14 | $36.65 | 2,520 |
| 2008 | $35.18 | $52.60 | $38.39 | 2,080 |
| 2009 | $35.37 | $53.08 | $39.58 | 1,890 |
| 2010 | $35.49 | $52.40 | $40.32 | 1,550 |
| 2011 | $35.03 | $50.14 | $40.50 | 1,620 |
| 2012 | $35.94 | $50.40 | $39.80 | 1,590 |
| 2013 | $37.78 | $52.21 | $40.58 | 1,700 |
| 2014 | $37.30 | $50.73 | $41.17 | 2,040 |
| 2015 | $36.62 | $49.74 | $42.02 | 2,230 |
| 2016 | $35.99 | $48.28 | $42.93 | 2,600 |
| 2017 | $36.22 | $47.57 | $43.93 | 2,710 |
| 2018 | $36.61 | $46.94 | $44.89 | 2,930 |
| 2019 | $39.09 | $49.23 | $45.80 | 2,800 |
| 2020 | $40.37 | $50.22 | $46.72 | 2,390 |
| 2021 | $38.54 | $45.79 | $47.55 | 2,260 |
| 2022 | $46.69 | $51.36 | $48.79 | 3,090 |
| 2023 | $46.14 | $48.75 | $50.43 | 3,660 |
| 2024 | $48.03 | $49.29 | $51.43 | 4,970 |
| 2025 | $50.58 | $50.58 | $55.28 | — |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Utah changed by +1.7% over the last ten years of data and by +2.8% since 2019.
Outlook for construction managers in Utah
Utah's labor market agency projects the number of construction managers in the state to change by +14.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 7,670 to 8,750, with about 710 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.1% over 2025-35.
Source: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Is construction work growing in Utah?
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 24 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 57,352 in 2015 to 97,328 in 2025, +69.7%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 5,470 | 56,150 | $82,402 | $1,585 |
| Wasatch County | 318 | 2,138 | $81,031 | $1,558 |
| Box Elder County | 264 | 2,695 | $77,439 | $1,489 |
| Utah County | 2,988 | 30,753 | $74,347 | $1,430 |
| Summit County | 428 | 2,973 | $73,631 | $1,416 |
| Uintah County | 164 | 1,802 | $69,494 | $1,336 |
| Duchesne County | 106 | 613 | $63,951 | $1,230 |
| Iron County | 430 | 3,263 | $61,947 | $1,191 |
| Morgan County | 112 | 818 | $60,736 | $1,168 |
| Millard County | 56 | 273 | $59,091 | $1,136 |
| Tooele County | 238 | 1,360 | $57,286 | $1,102 |
| Grand County | 80 | 302 | $56,521 | $1,087 |
| Washington County | 1,540 | 10,498 | $56,244 | $1,082 |
| Rich County | 18 | 102 | $56,005 | $1,077 |
| Beaver County | 35 | 223 | $55,687 | $1,071 |
| Cache County | 664 | 3,820 | $55,381 | $1,065 |
| Juab County | 70 | 419 | $53,830 | $1,035 |
| Sanpete County | 125 | 643 | $49,728 | $956 |
| Kane County | 60 | 184 | $46,069 | $886 |
| Sevier County | 104 | 468 | $40,696 | $783 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Utah?
The median construction manager in Utah earned $50.58 an hour ($105,200 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $40.99–$61.96; the top 10% earn more than $76.55.
Where does Utah rank for construction manager pay?
Utah ranks 33rd of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $50.58 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Utah counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Utah?
BLS counted — construction managers in Utah in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is construction manager work growing in Utah?
Utah's labor market agency projects +14.2% growth for construction managers between 2024 and 2034, from 7,670 to 8,750 jobs.
How many construction manager openings a year are there in Utah?
Utah projects about 710 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, Utah 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: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.