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Construction management salaries in 2026
Construction managers at US mid-market firms earn $72,000 to $92,000 base in their first three years, and up to $295,000 at the top as a construction project executive. Of the 9,516 open construction management jobs in our database, 3,161 list an annual pay range. BLS puts the national median at $114,990 for construction managers (May 2025).
Roles
9from assistant project manager or field engineer to construction project executive
Postings with pay
3,161of 9,516 open construction management jobs
BLS national median
$115kConstruction managers, SOC 11-9021, May 2025
The ladder
Pay by role
Base salary for each rung, with what live postings offer underneath. Open a role for its recent postings.
| Role | Chart | Recruiter band | Posted median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant project manager or field engineer0 to 3 yrs | $72k to $92k | $99k157 postings | |
| Construction project engineer | $85k to $115k | $100k334 postings | |
| Construction project manager | $115k to $160k | $140k589 postings | |
| Senior construction project manager | $155k to $220k | $180k178 postings | |
| Construction superintendent | $98k to $145k | $131k420 postings | |
| Senior superintendent | $140k to $195k | $188k106 postings | |
| Construction project executive | $195k to $295k | Only 5 with pay | |
| VDC manager or BIM coordinator | $120k to $170k | $117k68 postings | |
| Preconstruction or estimating lead | $135k to $185k | $162k124 postings | |
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- What moves it
- General contractors, construction managers and owner's reps. Project executive pay scales with the volume of work they run.
- Bonus
- Bonus typically adds 5 to 15% for senior roles and up to 25% at principal and partner level.
- Basis
- Base salary at US mid-market AEC firms (40 to 400 people), before bonus, equity and project incentive pay.
BLS benchmark
Construction management pay by city
What all employers pay, from the May 2025 federal wage survey. One median covers every level, so read it against the middle of the ladder.
- 10th percentile
- $69,690
- 25th percentile
- $88,550
- Median
- $114,990
- 75th percentile
- $151,640
- 90th percentile
- $189,440
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Annual wages, all employers, before bonus and overtime.
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| United States | $114,990 |
| San Francisco | $166k+44% vs US |
| Seattle | $159k+39% vs US |
| New York | $158k+37% vs US |
| Boston | $156k+36% vs US |
| Los Angeles | $132k+15% vs US |
| Washington, DC | $130k+13% vs US |
| Denver | $129k+12% vs US |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | $127k+10% vs US |
| Nashville | $122k+6% vs US |
| Kansas City | $122k+6% vs US |
| Tampa | $121k+5% vs US |
| Raleigh | $120k+4% vs US |
| Atlanta | $120k+4% vs US |
| Phoenix | $118k+3% vs US |
| Chicago | $117k+2% vs US |
| Indianapolis | $110k−4% vs US |
| Charlotte | $107k−7% vs US |
| Columbus | $105k−9% vs US |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $104k−10% vs US |
| Houston | $104k−10% vs US |
| Austin | $103k−10% vs US |
Other ladders
Salaries in other disciplines
Questions
Questions about this pay
How much do construction managers make in 2026?
Construction managers at US mid-market firms earn $72,000 to $92,000 base in their first three years, and up to $295,000 at the top as a construction project executive. Of the 9,516 open construction management jobs in our database, 3,161 list an annual pay range. BLS puts the national median at $114,990 for construction managers (May 2025).
Which cities pay construction managers the most?
Of the 21 metros on this page, BLS reports the highest median pay for construction managers in San Francisco ($166k), Seattle ($159k) and New York ($158k), and the lowest in Austin ($103k). The national median is $114,990.
Do these figures include bonus?
No. Base salary at US mid-market AEC firms (40 to 400 people), before bonus, equity and project incentive pay. Bonus typically adds 5 to 15% for senior roles and up to 25% at principal and partner level.
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