How much does a Construction Project Manager make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$125,150 / yrTotal Pay
$84,790 / yrBase Pay
$40,360 / yrAdditional Pay

$125,150

 / yr
$79K$203K
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The estimated total pay for a Construction Project Manager is $125,150 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,790 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $40,360 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Construction Project Manager

$125,150 /yr
Construction Project Manager
$115,009 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Construction Project Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Construction Project Manager in United States. Employers include Intel Corporation, SoCalGas and Bechtel.

1
Intel Corporation
$189,623/yr
4
Crown Castle
$171,761/yr
5
Tesla
$170,540/yr
8
Fluor
$165,412/yr
10
Skanska USA
$163,600/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Construction Project Manager

$125,150 /yr
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Construction Project ManagerSee 83 salaries from all locations

$156,384

 / yr

$146,232

 / yr

$154,861

 / yr

$146,635

 / yr

$152,023

 / yr

$159,666

 / yr

$151,653

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$147,651

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$72

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$143,355

 / yr

$141,624

 / yr

$163,472

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$126,145

 / yr

$132,976

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$159,869

 / yr

$157,424

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$152,811

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$170,540

 / yr

$189,623

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Top Paying Industries

For a Construction Project Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Construction Project Manager in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $185,597, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $170,540, Real Estate with a median total pay of $157,512, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $155,423, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $151,689.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$185,597

    17% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$170,540

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$157,512

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$155,423

    1% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$151,689

    2% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Construction Project Manager is SoCalGas.

SoCalGasSoCalGas$185,597/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?

Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

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Construction Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Construction Project Manager

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$122,000

/yr

$110K | $12K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Construction Project Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$111,400

/yr

$103K | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Construction Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Construction Project Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$133,000

/yr

$129K | $4K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Construction Project Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Construction Project Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$441,000

/yr

$116K | $325K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Construction Consultant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Construction Project Manager pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Construction Project Manager is $84,790 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Construction Project Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3536 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Construction Project Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Construction Project Manager in United States is $129,319 per year.

The lowest salary for a Construction Project Manager in United States is $55,594 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Construction Project Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Construction Project Manager.

According to anonymous employee ratings, construction project managers receive a salary that satisfies 73% of these employees. In addition, successful execution of projects often leads to project bonuses that, when combined with profit sharing and other additional pay, can total $40,360.26 each year.

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Top performing construction managers are often responsible for multi-year, multi-million dollar construction projects. It is not uncommon for these highly qualified employees to earn a top salary of $203,177.93. Those with less experience can earn an average construction project manager salary of $84,790.05. Of course, folks just starting out in the project manager career path will likely earn a more modest salary of $79,003.04.

Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals

Making sure your projects stay on schedule and under budget will maximize project bonuses and lead to more money as a construction project manager. Successful management of projects will also open the door to opportunities to manage more complex and expensive projects, again leading to higher project bonuses. If your company is unable to offer larger construction projects, you may want to switch to a new company or region of the country. Finally, some companies will also reward employees that go back to school, such as by becoming certified by the Project Management Institute. Adding this certification can give your resume a boost.

When you're ready to ask for a raise in your current construction project manager job, begin by reviewing job postings online and discovering the average pay someone can expect with your experience. Take this information to your employer and present it to them with a list of qualifications you have, such as advanced degrees, relevant and in-demand certifications, mastery of job-specific skills, and a portfolio of completed projects. If you're just beginning a new position, ask for a salary that's above what you're willing to settle for. Give yourself some wiggle room for negotiation.