Is this a competitive Construction Managers salary in Pennsylvania in 2026?
Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS May 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q1 2026 wage growth.
$Competitive · ~P50
P10$78K
P25$93K
P50$108K
P75$138K
P90$173K
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Demand: ACTIVE. Demand is active -- the broader market openings are at 4.6% (JOLTS, May 2026). A balanced market where the median is a solid, competitive anchor.
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Merit budget: Wages in private industry are rising about 3.4% a year (BLS ECI, Q1 2026). Budget a 3.0-3.5% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Bottom line
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $108,243 to $138,486 (market median to the 75th percentile). The median-to-P75 range keeps offers competitive.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
Next refresh: May 2027
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The median salary for Construction Managers in Pennsylvania is $108,243 per year ($52.04/hr). This is 5.9% lower than the national median of $114,982.
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.
Wage Percentiles: Pennsylvania
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$37.55
$78,104
+12.1%
P25
$44.95
$93,496
+5.6%
P50MEDIAN
$52.04
$108,243
-5.9%
P75
$66.58
$138,486
-8.7%
P90Top earners
$83.25
$173,160
-8.6%
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P10–P90 breakdown, career outlook, industry wages, and JOLTS market signal for Construction Managers
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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 2 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
Wage range across top 5 industries: $98,390 to $126,690 (29% spread)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median construction managers salary in Pennsylvania?
The median (P50) annual salary for Construction Managers in Pennsylvania is approximately $108,243, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 5.9% lower than the national median of $114,982. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
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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