Construction manager salary in West Virginia
Median $46.03 an hour for 600 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in West Virginia: the full range
West Virginia ranks 49th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $51.43). 600 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $27.64 – $33.39 | $57,490 – $69,440 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $33.39 – $62.26 | $69,440 – $129,500 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $62.26 – $73.16 | $129,500 – $152,180 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in West Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $41.60 | $62.33 | $99.60 | 6,630 | 35% above |
| Hagerstown | $31.52 | $51.64 | $80.46 | 90 | 12% above |
| Wheeling | $29.08 | $51.50 | $100.85 | 90 | 12% above |
| Morgantown | $27.61 | $48.86 | $74.05 | 50 | 6% above |
| Winchester | $37.65 | $48.52 | $69.32 | 90 | 5% above |
| Weirton | $28.35 | $48.07 | $65.28 | 80 | 4% above |
| Huntington | $29.71 | $47.45 | $73.42 | 190 | 3% above |
| Parkersburg | $26.11 | $44.55 | $80.50 | 30 | 3% below |
| Charleston | $26.46 | $38.01 | $63.15 | 190 | 17% below |
Construction manager wages in West Virginia over time
Table
| Year | West Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.40 | $23.96 | $26.75 | — |
| 2000 | $13.77 | $25.74 | $28.00 | 1,580 |
| 2001 | $16.81 | $30.56 | $29.35 | 1,410 |
| 2002 | $18.83 | $33.70 | $30.53 | 1,190 |
| 2003 | $26.16 | $45.77 | $31.96 | 720 |
| 2004 | $28.63 | $48.79 | $33.59 | 530 |
| 2005 | $30.31 | $49.96 | $34.74 | 370 |
| 2006 | $29.76 | $47.52 | $35.43 | 290 |
| 2007 | $28.65 | $44.49 | $36.65 | 240 |
| 2008 | $32.69 | $48.88 | $38.39 | 200 |
| 2009 | $31.36 | $47.06 | $39.58 | 250 |
| 2010 | $36.25 | $53.52 | $40.32 | 390 |
| 2011 | $34.84 | $49.86 | $40.50 | 640 |
| 2012 | $35.37 | $49.60 | $39.80 | 870 |
| 2013 | $34.32 | $47.43 | $40.58 | 720 |
| 2014 | $38.74 | $52.68 | $41.17 | 610 |
| 2015 | $39.92 | $54.22 | $42.02 | 450 |
| 2016 | $39.35 | $52.78 | $42.93 | 550 |
| 2017 | $38.02 | $49.94 | $43.93 | 710 |
| 2018 | $46.50 | $59.62 | $44.89 | 850 |
| 2019 | $41.96 | $52.84 | $45.80 | 920 |
| 2020 | $41.46 | $51.57 | $46.72 | 700 |
| 2021 | $45.60 | $54.18 | $47.55 | 740 |
| 2022 | $41.03 | $45.14 | $48.79 | 630 |
| 2023 | $43.38 | $45.83 | $50.43 | 570 |
| 2024 | $36.61 | $37.57 | $51.43 | 670 |
| 2025 | $46.03 | $46.03 | $55.28 | 600 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in West Virginia changed by -15.1% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in West Virginia?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 179 | $99,964 | $1,922 |
| Putnam County | 2,991 | $90,131 | $1,733 |
| Kanawha County | 3,714 | $82,256 | $1,582 |
| Marshall County | 658 | $80,764 | $1,553 |
| Lincoln County | 150 | $77,453 | $1,489 |
| Harrison County | 2,276 | $77,160 | $1,484 |
| Grant County | 440 | $72,951 | $1,403 |
| Monongalia County | 2,444 | $69,543 | $1,337 |
| Wayne County | 432 | $68,869 | $1,324 |
| Preston County | 1,046 | $68,100 | $1,310 |
| Wetzel County | 241 | $68,034 | $1,308 |
| Lewis County | 371 | $67,694 | $1,302 |
| Ritchie County | 145 | $67,346 | $1,295 |
| Nicholas County | 253 | $64,828 | $1,247 |
| Raleigh County | 1,102 | $61,802 | $1,189 |
| Upshur County | 506 | $61,264 | $1,178 |
| Webster County | 64 | $60,236 | $1,158 |
| Roane County | 155 | $58,035 | $1,116 |
| Braxton County | 128 | $56,105 | $1,079 |
| Taylor County | 150 | $56,006 | $1,077 |
| Morgan County | 123 | $53,278 | $1,025 |
| Summers County | 83 | $50,833 | $978 |
| Randolph County | 253 | $50,568 | $972 |
| Hardy County | 117 | $49,548 | $953 |
| Logan County | 332 | $49,532 | $953 |
| Doddridge County | 61 | $48,789 | $938 |
| Clay County | 86 | $48,321 | $929 |
| Hampshire County | 195 | $47,978 | $923 |
| Fayette County | 279 | $45,878 | $882 |
| Greenbrier County | 524 | $43,393 | $834 |
| Pocahontas County | 90 | $43,205 | $831 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in West Virginia?
The median construction manager in West Virginia earned $46.03 an hour ($95,740 a year) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $33.39–$62.26; the top 10% earn more than $73.16.
Where does West Virginia rank for construction manager pay?
West Virginia ranks 49th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $46.03 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for West Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.5, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most West Virginia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in West Virginia?
BLS counted 600 construction managers in West Virginia in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.35; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia 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.