Construction Managers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 11-9021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$106,974
$51.43/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
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The national median salary for Construction Managers is $106,974 per year ($51.43/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $83,491 and $139,339 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $176,987 per year. There are approximately 348,330 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
85K
$120,010
Residential Building Construction
NAICS 236100
56K
$91,150
Building Equipment Contractors
NAICS 238200
40K
$106,050
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
NAICS 238100
22K
$98,040
Utility System Construction
NAICS 237100
21K
$109,760
Wage range across top 5 industries: $91,150 to $120,010 (32% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$31.33
$65,166
P25
$40.14
$83,491
P50MEDIAN
$51.43
$106,974
P75
$66.99
$139,339
P90
$85.09
$176,987
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 $106,974 per year ($51.43/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $83,491 and $139,339 annually.
How much do top-earning construction managers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Construction Managers is $176,987 per year ($85.09/hr). The 75th percentile is $139,339 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for construction managers?
Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $65,166 per year ($31.33/hr). The 25th percentile is $83,491 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 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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