How Much Does a Project Manager Construction Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$114,990
Construction project managers in the U.S. earn a median of $114,990 a year, or $55.28 an hour. Half of construction project managers earn more than $114,990 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $189,440.
Pay percentiles for construction project managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33.50 | $69,690 |
| 25th | $42.57 | $88,550 |
| 50th (median) | $55.28 | $114,990 |
| 75th | $72.91 | $151,640 |
| 90th | $91.08 | $189,440 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for construction project managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $155,360 | $74.69 | +35% |
| Washington | $155,070 | $74.55 | +35% |
| Massachusetts | $145,010 | $69.71 | +26% |
| Alaska | $139,190 | $66.92 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $138,230 | $66.46 | +20% |
| California | $133,160 | $64.02 | +16% |
| Delaware | $132,150 | $63.53 | +15% |
| Oregon | $131,420 | $63.18 | +14% |
| New Hampshire | $129,260 | $62.15 | +12% |
| Hawaii | $128,910 | $61.98 | +12% |
| United States | $114,990 | $55.28 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many construction project managers are there?
BLS counts about 380,360 construction project managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Construction Managers”. The most jobs are in Texas (59,060), California (34,750) and Florida (34,010).
The mean (average) annual wage is $124,360, higher than the median of $114,990.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $9,583
- Biweekly
- $4,423
- Weekly
- $2,211
- Daily (8 hours)
- $442
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do construction project managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for construction project managers is $55.28. The middle 50% earn between $42.57 and $72.91 an hour.
Which state pays construction project managers the most?
New York has the highest median wage for construction project managers at $155,360, +35% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for construction project managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of construction project managers earn less than $69,690 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.