Construction Managers
SOC 11-9021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Construction Managers is $104,900, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $116,960, and an estimated 329,190 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +7.9% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8.3% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 8.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Construction Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $104,900 | $104,900 | 329,190 |
| 2022 | $101,480 | $105,657 | 303,220 |
| 2021 | $98,890 | $111,200 | 284,750 |
| 2020 | $97,180 | $114,411 | 285,640 |
Nominal change
+7.9%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+8.7%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
550,300
Projected 2034
598,400
Annual Openings
46,800
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Construction Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $104,900. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $142,810 | +36.1% | 9,250 |
| New York | $139,370 | +32.9% | 7,240 |
| Massachusetts | $134,460 | +28.2% | 7,970 |
| Delaware | $131,750 | +25.6% | 700 |
| Alaska | $131,420 | +25.3% | 1,380 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $130,290 | +24.2% | — |
| Washington | $129,680 | +23.6% | 7,460 |
| District of Columbia | $126,940 | +21% | 1,130 |
| California | $124,690 | +18.9% | 36,950 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $123,860 | +18.1% | 570 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$64,480
25th Pct
$81,640
Median
$104,900
75th Pct
$135,550
90th Pct
$172,040
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | OR | 5 | $130,000 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | AZ | 4 | $93,000 |
| Webcor Construction LP | CA | 3 | $135,346 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | NY | 3 | $100,000 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | VA | 3 | $82,805 |
| Sundt Construction, Inc. | AZ | 3 | $81,566 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | CA | 2 | $104,000 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | NC | 2 | $88,000 |
| Fort Rei LLC | IN | 2 | $364,000 |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | MN | 2 | $168,240 |
| Tesla, Inc. | CA | 2 | $100,000 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | AL | 2 | $83,000 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | CA | 2 | $229,953 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | FL | 2 | $113,000 |
| Willmeng Construction, Inc. | AZ | 2 | $102,450 |
| Garney Companies, Inc. | CA | 2 | $95,000 |
| Trenmor LLC | CA | 2 | $226,962 |
| The Matthews Group, Inc. | VA | 2 | $110,502 |
| Escarpita Construction Company Inc | IL | 2 | $80,000 |
| SME STEEL CONTRACTORS, INC. | UT | 2 | $76,900 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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