Construction Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for construction managers is $114,990 a year. By state, it ranges from $86,310 in Arkansas to $155,360 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $69,690
- 25th percentile
- $88,550
- Median
- $114,990
- 75th percentile
- $151,640
- Top 10%
- $189,440
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 380,360 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $155,360 | +35% | $86,250 | $244,590 | 10,280 |
| 2 | Washington | $155,070 | +35% | $105,770 | $217,920 | 6,010 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $145,010 | +26% | $104,100 | $216,920 | 9,870 |
| 4 | Alaska | $139,190 | +21% | $98,810 | $213,710 | 1,720 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $138,230 | +20% | $93,130 | $222,580 | 6,910 |
| 6 | California | $133,160 | +16% | $82,100 | $211,970 | 34,750 |
| 7 | Delaware | $132,150 | +15% | $95,730 | $209,400 | 610 |
| 8 | Oregon | $131,420 | +14% | $72,800 | $209,550 | 4,300 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $129,260 | +12% | $92,300 | $202,820 | 660 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $128,910 | +12% | $70,230 | $191,980 | 2,890 |
| 11 | Maryland | $128,330 | +12% | $79,860 | $206,370 | 5,770 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $126,430 | +10% | $80,620 | $209,680 | 1,250 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $125,190 | +9% | $79,990 | $195,100 | 3,620 |
| 14 | Colorado | $124,830 | +9% | $78,160 | $191,450 | 12,550 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $123,400 | +7% | $75,130 | $184,260 | 5,800 |
| 16 | Kansas | $120,810 | +5% | $77,310 | $163,130 | 2,960 |
| 17 | Virginia | $119,110 | +4% | $79,940 | $183,980 | 7,290 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $118,380 | +3% | $90,210 | $161,440 | 1,070 |
| 19 | Nevada | $115,250 | 0% | $81,010 | $175,640 | 4,460 |
| 20 | Arizona | $114,680 | 0% | $77,990 | $168,560 | 9,910 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $114,190 | −1% | $76,990 | $169,700 | 6,080 |
| 22 | Florida | $113,130 | −2% | $65,200 | $209,450 | 34,010 |
| 23 | Missouri | $112,230 | −2% | $75,490 | $172,570 | 3,680 |
| 24 | Georgia | $110,810 | −4% | $71,300 | $180,750 | 10,740 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $110,200 | −4% | $65,780 | $183,270 | 5,860 |
| 26 | Maine | $110,070 | −4% | $66,640 | $172,790 | 1,460 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $110,010 | −4% | $66,790 | $173,910 | 5,530 |
| 28 | Illinois | $109,160 | −5% | $58,170 | $172,410 | 19,160 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $108,250 | −6% | $78,100 | $173,160 | 6,840 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $108,110 | −6% | $71,490 | $192,000 | 5,620 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $106,640 | −7% | $68,960 | $176,690 | 16,310 |
| 32 | Indiana | $106,390 | −7% | $63,270 | $172,000 | 5,450 |
| 33 | Utah | $105,200 | −9% | $64,200 | $159,220 | Not published |
| 34 | Idaho | $104,600 | −9% | $56,220 | $162,390 | 2,280 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $104,550 | −9% | $71,830 | $167,440 | 2,480 |
| 36 | Montana | $104,480 | −9% | $71,930 | $173,630 | 2,140 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $103,990 | −10% | $61,300 | $177,360 | 450 |
| 38 | Vermont | $103,450 | −10% | $76,790 | $143,670 | 930 |
| 39 | Michigan | $103,230 | −10% | $61,830 | $171,340 | 9,620 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $102,070 | −11% | $63,470 | $168,570 | 1,450 |
| 41 | Ohio | $101,980 | −11% | $65,800 | $161,410 | 16,130 |
| 42 | Texas | $101,470 | −12% | $64,040 | $166,800 | 59,060 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $100,820 | −12% | $63,840 | $158,140 | 3,430 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $100,690 | −12% | $60,310 | $176,080 | 1,980 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $99,520 | −13% | $63,610 | $161,580 | 1,640 |
| 46 | Iowa | $99,280 | −14% | $65,260 | $167,250 | 3,070 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $97,020 | −16% | $53,850 | $195,530 | 2,990 |
| 48 | Alabama | $96,960 | −16% | $61,970 | $157,460 | 8,560 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $95,740 | −17% | $57,490 | $152,180 | 600 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $92,320 | −20% | $62,480 | $160,480 | Not published |
| 51 | Arkansas | $86,310 | −25% | $52,570 | $128,320 | 2,280 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Construction Managers salary questions
Which state pays construction managers the most?
New York, with a median of $155,360 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $114,990). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays construction managers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $86,310 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most construction managers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 59,060, with a median of $101,470.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.