Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Construction Managers
Find out which cities offer the best salaries for Construction Managers. Data based on 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
Highest Paying City
$150,280
San Jose, CA
National Average
$110,983
Across 50 metros
Top 10 Minimum
$117,828
To rank in top 10
| Rank | City | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | vs. Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA Cost of Living: 179.8 | $150,280 | $72.25/hr | +35.4% | View Details |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA Cost of Living: 169.3 | $148,794 | $71.54/hr | +34.1% | View Details |
| 3 | Seattle, WA Cost of Living: 149.6 | $138,267 | $66.47/hr | +24.6% | View Details |
| 4 | New York, NY Cost of Living: 128.7 | $134,126 | $64.48/hr | +20.9% | View Details |
| 5 | Boston, MA Cost of Living: 148.4 | $133,499 | $64.18/hr | +20.3% | View Details |
| 6 | Washington, DC Cost of Living: 140.1 | $128,187 | $61.63/hr | +15.5% | View Details |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA Cost of Living: 146.3 | $121,790 | $58.55/hr | +9.7% | View Details |
| 8 | Denver, CO Cost of Living: 118.4 | $120,362 | $57.87/hr | +8.5% | View Details |
| 9 | Austin, TX Cost of Living: 105.3 | $117,982 | $56.72/hr | +6.3% | View Details |
| 10 | San Diego, CA Cost of Living: 142.8 | $117,828 | $56.65/hr | +6.2% | View Details |
All 50 Cities Ranked
San Jose, CA
$150k
/year
San Francisco, CA
$149k
/year
Seattle, WA
$138k
/year
New York, NY
$134k
/year
Boston, MA
$133k
/year
Washington, DC
$128k
/year
Los Angeles, CA
$122k
/year
Denver, CO
$120k
/year
Austin, TX
$118k
/year
San Diego, CA
$118k
/year
Minneapolis, MN
$116k
/year
Miami, FL
$116k
/year
Philadelphia, PA
$114k
/year
Portland, OR
$114k
/year
Raleigh, NC
$114k
/year
Chicago, IL
$112k
/year
Sacramento, CA
$112k
/year
Atlanta, GA
$112k
/year
Phoenix, AZ
$111k
/year
Hartford, CT
$111k
/year
Charlotte, NC
$111k
/year
Providence, RI
$110k
/year
Baltimore, MD
$110k
/year
Riverside, CA
$109k
/year
Nashville, TN
$108k
/year
Dallas, TX
$108k
/year
Richmond, VA
$108k
/year
Detroit, MI
$108k
/year
Houston, TX
$107k
/year
Milwaukee, WI
$107k
/year
Las Vegas, NV
$107k
/year
Columbus, OH
$106k
/year
Salt Lake City, UT
$106k
/year
Indianapolis, IN
$106k
/year
Jacksonville, FL
$105k
/year
Cleveland, OH
$105k
/year
Pittsburgh, PA
$104k
/year
Tampa, FL
$104k
/year
Orlando, FL
$102k
/year
St. Louis, MO
$102k
/year
Cincinnati, OH
$102k
/year
Kansas City, MO
$100k
/year
San Antonio, TX
$99k
/year
New Orleans, LA
$99k
/year
Louisville, KY
$98k
/year
Oklahoma City, OK
$97k
/year
Memphis, TN
$97k
/year
Tucson, AZ
$95k
/year
Birmingham, AL
$94k
/year
El Paso, TX
$92k
/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What city pays Construction Managers the most?
San Jose, CA pays Construction Managers the most, with a median salary of $150,280 per year.
What is the average Construction Manager salary across all cities?
The average Construction Manager salary across all 50 major US metro areas is $110,983 per year.
Should I consider cost of living when comparing salaries?
Yes! Cities like San Francisco and New York pay higher salaries, but also have higher costs of living. A $80,000 salary in a city with 90 cost of living index has more purchasing power than$100,000 in a city with 150 cost of living index.