Construction manager salary in Wisconsin
Median $54.90 an hour for 6,080 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Wisconsin: the full range
Wisconsin ranks 21st of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 15th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $58.34). 6,080 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $37.01 – $46.62 | $76,990 – $96,970 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $46.62 – $66.63 | $96,970 – $138,590 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $66.63 – $81.59 | $138,590 – $169,700 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Wisconsin
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $38.47 | $61.02 | $95.43 | 3,880 | 11% above |
| Oshkosh | $39.41 | $60.09 | $80.51 | 340 | 9% above |
| Janesville | $46.40 | $59.71 | $77.89 | 220 | 9% above |
| Fond du Lac | $38.46 | $59.66 | $78.22 | 170 | 9% above |
| Appleton | $39.60 | $59.00 | $81.59 | 460 | 7% above |
| La Crosse | $35.88 | $58.14 | $87.92 | 190 | 6% above |
| Madison | $37.28 | $57.62 | $83.72 | 860 | 5% above |
| Milwaukee | $37.10 | $57.29 | $81.25 | 1,680 | 4% above |
| Sheboygan | $37.34 | $54.98 | $87.30 | 80 | about the same as |
| Green Bay | $36.71 | $52.92 | $78.56 | 370 | 4% below |
| Duluth | $36.12 | $52.39 | $81.32 | 250 | 5% below |
| Wausau | $31.25 | $51.19 | $77.54 | 90 | 7% below |
| Racine | $35.89 | $50.25 | $78.31 | 120 | 8% below |
| Eau Claire | $33.06 | $49.32 | $82.25 | 170 | 10% below |
| Kenosha | $37.06 | $49.22 | $79.71 | 130 | 10% below |
Construction manager wages in Wisconsin over time
Table
| Year | Wisconsin $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $24.90 | $48.12 | $26.75 | 3,820 |
| 2000 | $26.31 | $49.19 | $28.00 | 3,290 |
| 2001 | $27.28 | $49.59 | $29.35 | 2,850 |
| 2002 | $28.60 | $51.18 | $30.53 | 2,720 |
| 2003 | $31.30 | $54.77 | $31.96 | 2,420 |
| 2004 | $34.08 | $58.08 | $33.59 | 2,140 |
| 2005 | $34.44 | $56.77 | $34.74 | 2,450 |
| 2006 | $37.03 | $59.13 | $35.43 | 2,610 |
| 2007 | $38.40 | $59.62 | $36.65 | 2,730 |
| 2008 | $39.48 | $59.03 | $38.39 | 2,980 |
| 2009 | $38.33 | $57.52 | $39.58 | 3,020 |
| 2010 | $37.66 | $55.60 | $40.32 | 2,980 |
| 2011 | $36.56 | $52.33 | $40.50 | 3,070 |
| 2012 | $35.38 | $49.61 | $39.80 | 2,800 |
| 2013 | $37.57 | $51.92 | $40.58 | 2,740 |
| 2014 | $39.40 | $53.58 | $41.17 | 2,770 |
| 2015 | $45.07 | $61.22 | $42.02 | 3,040 |
| 2016 | $46.49 | $62.36 | $42.93 | 2,890 |
| 2017 | $48.62 | $63.86 | $43.93 | 2,860 |
| 2018 | $50.28 | $64.46 | $44.89 | 2,990 |
| 2019 | $52.03 | $65.52 | $45.80 | 3,570 |
| 2020 | $52.45 | $65.24 | $46.72 | 3,940 |
| 2021 | $47.22 | $56.10 | $47.55 | 5,190 |
| 2022 | $47.71 | $52.48 | $48.79 | 5,190 |
| 2023 | $52.15 | $55.10 | $50.43 | 4,880 |
| 2024 | $54.41 | $55.84 | $51.43 | 4,990 |
| 2025 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $55.28 | 6,080 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Wisconsin changed by -10.3% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Wisconsin?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 516 | $103,490 | $1,990 |
| Dodge County | 3,065 | $103,221 | $1,985 |
| Bayfield County | 370 | $96,899 | $1,863 |
| Racine County | 4,136 | $95,095 | $1,829 |
| Winnebago County | 5,700 | $94,571 | $1,819 |
| Waukesha County | 20,305 | $93,644 | $1,801 |
| Fond du Lac County | 3,153 | $88,850 | $1,709 |
| Dane County | 18,620 | $87,339 | $1,680 |
| Chippewa County | 2,063 | $85,740 | $1,649 |
| Rock County | 4,084 | $83,520 | $1,606 |
| Brown County | 8,299 | $81,851 | $1,574 |
| Marathon County | 3,078 | $79,553 | $1,530 |
| Sauk County | 2,094 | $78,393 | $1,508 |
| Clark County | 739 | $77,656 | $1,493 |
| Wood County | 1,663 | $77,440 | $1,489 |
| Sheboygan County | 2,617 | $77,117 | $1,483 |
| Jefferson County | 1,975 | $76,906 | $1,479 |
| Taylor County | 249 | $76,825 | $1,477 |
| La Crosse County | 3,015 | $75,902 | $1,460 |
| Eau Claire County | 2,157 | $75,685 | $1,455 |
| Walworth County | 2,027 | $75,680 | $1,455 |
| St. Croix County | 2,168 | $75,410 | $1,450 |
| Door County | 721 | $75,317 | $1,448 |
| Lafayette County | 417 | $74,519 | $1,433 |
| Oneida County | 1,030 | $74,401 | $1,431 |
| Kewaunee County | 410 | $74,370 | $1,430 |
| Manitowoc County | 1,394 | $73,783 | $1,419 |
| Monroe County | 770 | $72,249 | $1,389 |
| Green Lake County | 248 | $72,032 | $1,385 |
| Kenosha County | 2,267 | $72,000 | $1,385 |
| Ozaukee County | 1,388 | $71,141 | $1,368 |
| Pepin County | 168 | $71,065 | $1,367 |
| Pierce County | 394 | $70,384 | $1,354 |
| Ashland County | 562 | $70,328 | $1,352 |
| Calumet County | 853 | $69,501 | $1,337 |
| Lincoln County | 403 | $68,222 | $1,312 |
| Shawano County | 473 | $67,150 | $1,291 |
| Iowa County | 457 | $66,612 | $1,281 |
| Polk County | 660 | $64,597 | $1,242 |
| Barron County | 750 | $64,373 | $1,238 |
| Price County | 127 | $64,050 | $1,232 |
| Green County | 578 | $63,022 | $1,212 |
| Langlade County | 227 | $62,387 | $1,200 |
| Grant County | 900 | $62,257 | $1,197 |
| Vilas County | 644 | $60,642 | $1,166 |
| Trempealeau County | 338 | $59,767 | $1,149 |
| Richland County | 222 | $59,761 | $1,149 |
| Marinette County | 724 | $59,183 | $1,138 |
| Waupaca County | 687 | $57,976 | $1,115 |
| Oconto County | 570 | $57,296 | $1,102 |
| Iron County | 199 | $57,193 | $1,100 |
| Vernon County | 473 | $56,785 | $1,092 |
| Burnett County | 182 | $56,513 | $1,087 |
| Rusk County | 100 | $55,476 | $1,067 |
| Juneau County | 307 | $55,456 | $1,066 |
| Crawford County | 109 | $53,468 | $1,028 |
| Buffalo County | 124 | $53,219 | $1,023 |
| Adams County | 198 | $52,960 | $1,018 |
| Sawyer County | 393 | $52,223 | $1,004 |
| Waushara County | 213 | $51,500 | $990 |
| Marquette County | 124 | $47,822 | $920 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Wisconsin?
The median construction manager in Wisconsin earned $54.90 an hour ($114,190 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $46.62–$66.63; the top 10% earn more than $81.59.
Where does Wisconsin rank for construction manager pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21st of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $54.90 an hour, and 15th after adjusting for Wisconsin's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.1, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Wisconsin?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Wisconsin counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Wisconsin?
BLS counted 6,080 construction managers in Wisconsin in May 2025, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.84; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin 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.