Construction manager salary in Vermont
Median $49.74 an hour for 930 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 38th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 47th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $50.76). 930 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $36.92 – $40.00 | $76,790 – $83,200 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $40.00 – $60.65 | $83,200 – $126,150 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $60.65 – $69.07 | $126,150 – $143,670 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $36.99 | $49.74 | $75.90 | 520 | about the same as |
Construction manager wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.71 | $47.75 | $26.75 | 500 |
| 2000 | $27.29 | $51.02 | $28.00 | 350 |
| 2001 | $30.26 | $55.01 | $29.35 | 310 |
| 2002 | $32.63 | $58.39 | $30.53 | 340 |
| 2003 | $34.66 | $60.64 | $31.96 | 340 |
| 2004 | $35.47 | $60.45 | $33.59 | 350 |
| 2005 | $37.35 | $61.57 | $34.74 | 370 |
| 2006 | $36.94 | $58.99 | $35.43 | 380 |
| 2007 | $37.45 | $58.15 | $36.65 | 480 |
| 2008 | $36.67 | $54.83 | $38.39 | 490 |
| 2009 | $33.83 | $50.77 | $39.58 | 540 |
| 2010 | $34.54 | $51.00 | $40.32 | 460 |
| 2011 | $34.77 | $49.76 | $40.50 | 450 |
| 2012 | $35.12 | $49.25 | $39.80 | 570 |
| 2013 | $37.96 | $52.46 | $40.58 | 570 |
| 2014 | $39.27 | $53.40 | $41.17 | 530 |
| 2015 | $39.97 | $54.29 | $42.02 | 480 |
| 2016 | $42.81 | $57.42 | $42.93 | 520 |
| 2017 | $42.53 | $55.86 | $43.93 | 590 |
| 2018 | $42.06 | $53.92 | $44.89 | 550 |
| 2019 | $39.13 | $49.28 | $45.80 | 630 |
| 2020 | $39.08 | $48.61 | $46.72 | 670 |
| 2021 | $38.54 | $45.79 | $47.55 | 450 |
| 2022 | $49.59 | $54.55 | $48.79 | 510 |
| 2023 | $48.07 | $50.79 | $50.43 | 770 |
| 2024 | $47.91 | $49.17 | $51.43 | 970 |
| 2025 | $49.74 | $49.74 | $55.28 | 930 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Vermont changed by -8.4% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Vermont?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 1,443 | $74,714 | $1,437 |
| Orange County | 626 | $74,479 | $1,432 |
| Orleans County | 678 | $68,284 | $1,313 |
| Lamoille County | 890 | $67,629 | $1,301 |
| Addison County | 1,047 | $67,451 | $1,297 |
| Franklin County | 614 | $64,519 | $1,241 |
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Construction manager pay in neighbouring states
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Vermont?
The median construction manager in Vermont earned $49.74 an hour ($103,450 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $40.00–$60.65; the top 10% earn more than $69.07.
Where does Vermont rank for construction manager pay?
Vermont ranks 38th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $49.74 an hour, and 47th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Vermont?
BLS counted 930 construction managers in Vermont in May 2025, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.26; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont 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.