Construction manager salary in Washington
Median $74.55 an hour for 6,010 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Washington: the full range
Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $69.67). 6,010 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $50.85 – $62.51 | $105,770 – $130,010 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $62.51 – $85.57 | $130,010 – $177,990 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $85.57 – $104.77 | $177,990 – $217,920 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Washington
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $61.24 | $76.86 | $107.32 | 110 | 3% above |
| Seattle | $52.79 | $76.65 | $106.43 | 4,010 | 3% above |
| Bellingham | $48.94 | $75.28 | $101.46 | 210 | 1% above |
| Longview | $47.95 | $74.18 | $102.24 | 60 | about the same as |
| Wenatchee | $46.20 | $72.49 | $98.23 | 60 | 3% below |
| Kennewick | $47.13 | $72.07 | $98.49 | 320 | 3% below |
| Portland | $42.55 | $70.55 | $104.60 | 2,690 | 5% below |
| Olympia | $47.50 | $68.51 | $102.63 | 160 | 8% below |
| Bremerton | $48.30 | $68.30 | $92.00 | 100 | 8% below |
| Yakima | $49.04 | $67.06 | $99.58 | 60 | 10% below |
| Spokane | $40.78 | $63.32 | $94.73 | 340 | 15% below |
| Lewiston | $24.82 | $52.50 | $72.51 | 40 | 30% below |
Construction manager wages in Washington over time
Table
| Year | Washington $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $31.09 | $60.08 | $26.75 | 3,520 |
| 2000 | $29.79 | $55.70 | $28.00 | 5,480 |
| 2001 | $30.99 | $56.34 | $29.35 | 4,950 |
| 2002 | $34.32 | $61.42 | $30.53 | 4,150 |
| 2003 | $36.22 | $63.37 | $31.96 | 4,200 |
| 2004 | $40.36 | $68.79 | $33.59 | 3,260 |
| 2005 | $45.14 | $74.41 | $34.74 | 2,770 |
| 2006 | $46.28 | $73.91 | $35.43 | 3,360 |
| 2007 | $46.68 | $72.48 | $36.65 | 3,860 |
| 2008 | $47.76 | $71.42 | $38.39 | 4,390 |
| 2009 | $48.74 | $73.14 | $39.58 | 4,000 |
| 2010 | $47.35 | $69.91 | $40.32 | 3,980 |
| 2011 | $46.65 | $66.77 | $40.50 | 4,120 |
| 2012 | $44.59 | $62.53 | $39.80 | 4,330 |
| 2013 | $46.29 | $63.97 | $40.58 | 4,440 |
| 2014 | $44.57 | $60.61 | $41.17 | 5,090 |
| 2015 | $44.76 | $60.80 | $42.02 | 5,960 |
| 2016 | $44.71 | $59.97 | $42.93 | 6,950 |
| 2017 | $45.34 | $59.55 | $43.93 | 8,220 |
| 2018 | $46.08 | $59.08 | $44.89 | 8,560 |
| 2019 | $46.53 | $58.59 | $45.80 | 8,430 |
| 2020 | $49.51 | $61.59 | $46.72 | 8,130 |
| 2021 | $49.38 | $58.67 | $47.55 | 10,490 |
| 2022 | $58.17 | $63.99 | $48.79 | 8,830 |
| 2023 | $62.35 | $65.88 | $50.43 | 7,460 |
| 2024 | $65.47 | $67.19 | $51.43 | 6,550 |
| 2025 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $55.28 | 6,010 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Washington changed by +22.6% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Washington?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 68,276 | $103,955 | $1,999 |
| Cowlitz County | 3,305 | $95,463 | $1,836 |
| Whatcom County | 7,930 | $94,992 | $1,827 |
| Skagit County | 4,374 | $92,855 | $1,786 |
| Benton County | 8,202 | $91,142 | $1,753 |
| Thurston County | 6,232 | $89,316 | $1,718 |
| Pierce County | 23,815 | $87,733 | $1,687 |
| Chelan County | 2,551 | $86,753 | $1,668 |
| Grant County | 1,668 | $83,836 | $1,612 |
| Clark County | 17,166 | $83,409 | $1,604 |
| Snohomish County | 23,711 | $81,693 | $1,571 |
| Grays Harbor County | 1,486 | $78,565 | $1,511 |
| Asotin County | 440 | $76,834 | $1,478 |
| Kittitas County | 1,442 | $76,062 | $1,463 |
| Kitsap County | 4,243 | $74,701 | $1,437 |
| Spokane County | 13,535 | $74,306 | $1,429 |
| Franklin County | 2,800 | $72,681 | $1,398 |
| Walla Walla County | 1,132 | $69,560 | $1,338 |
| Lewis County | 1,417 | $69,032 | $1,328 |
| Lincoln County | 307 | $67,625 | $1,300 |
| Clallam County | 1,177 | $66,590 | $1,281 |
| Jefferson County | 652 | $65,828 | $1,266 |
| Island County | 1,218 | $65,166 | $1,253 |
| Douglas County | 796 | $64,907 | $1,248 |
| Whitman County | 477 | $64,522 | $1,241 |
| Yakima County | 3,880 | $62,143 | $1,195 |
| San Juan County | 708 | $60,233 | $1,158 |
| Klickitat County | 227 | $59,114 | $1,137 |
| Stevens County | 493 | $57,233 | $1,101 |
| Pacific County | 269 | $54,555 | $1,049 |
| Okanogan County | 561 | $54,084 | $1,040 |
| Pend Oreille County | 138 | $53,681 | $1,032 |
| Mason County | 637 | $52,161 | $1,003 |
| Ferry County | 96 | $47,604 | $915 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Washington?
The median construction manager in Washington earned $74.55 an hour ($155,070 a year) in May 2025, 35% above the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $62.51–$85.57; the top 10% earn more than $104.77.
Where does Washington rank for construction manager pay?
Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $74.55 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for Washington's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Washington?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Washington counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Washington?
BLS counted 6,010 construction managers in Washington in May 2025, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.69; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington 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.