Construction Managers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 11-9021 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$114,982
$55.28/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Construction Managers is $114,982 per year ($55.28/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $88,546 and $151,653 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $189,446 per year. There are approximately 380,360 construction managers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+8.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
47K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
550K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
10% from new growth90% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Nonresidential Building Construction
NAICS 236200
93K
$126,690
Residential Building Construction
NAICS 236100
56K
$98,390
Building Equipment Contractors
NAICS 238200
47K
$109,990
Utility System Construction
NAICS 237100
25K
$120,440
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
NAICS 238100
25K
$100,690
Wage range across top 5 industries: $98,390 to $126,690 (29% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$33.50
$69,680
P25
$42.57
$88,546
P50MEDIAN
$55.28
$114,982
P75
$72.91
$151,653
P90
$91.08
$189,446
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average construction managers salary?
The national median salary for Construction Managers is $114,982 per year ($55.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $88,546 and $151,653 annually.
How much do top-earning construction managers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Construction Managers is $189,446 per year ($91.08/hr). The 75th percentile is $151,653 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for construction managers?
Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $69,680 per year ($33.50/hr). The 25th percentile is $88,546 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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