Construction Manager salary
From 2,269 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9021: Construction Managers
- Also filed as: Construction Project Manager
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 34% of Construction Manager filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Tesla. 102 filings (4% of the total), median $140,000.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 5 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $99,549 in Miami, FL to $145,000 in San Francisco, CA.
- Median up 38% since FY2020. From $86,861 in FY2020 to $119,954 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Construction Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 2,269 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Construction Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9021, Construction Managers). The median base salary is $115,648, 6% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $93,475 and $140,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 34% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (254), and Tesla is the employer that files the most (102).
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Top employers for Construction Manager
Tesla102 filings · 4%$140,000
Trenmor74 filings · 3%$126,142
DPR Construction, A General Partnership62 filings · 3%$116,979
Cumming Management Group41 filings · 2%$132,000
M. A. Mortenson Company39 filings · 2%$123,448
AECOM Technical Services31 filings · 1%$120,439
Amazon28 filings · 1%$145,000
Black & Veatch27 filings · 1%$96,658
Sundt Construction26 filings · 1%$99,248
LEGO Construction25 filings · 1%$87,472
Employers with the most Construction Manager filings. Bar: share of all Construction Manager filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 30% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $86,195 | 656 |
| Level II · Qualified | $114,398 | 748 |
| Level III · Experienced | $130,000 | 374 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $156,727 | 414 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Construction Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 36 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $120,000 | 254 |
| Dallas, TX | $105,000 | 203 |
| San Francisco, CA | $145,000 | 121 |
| Miami, FL | $99,549 | 106 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,000 | 103 |
| Houston, TX | $110,781 | 95 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120,990 | 91 |
| Washington, DC | $120,000 | 90 |
| Austin, TX | $129,958 | 85 |
| Atlanta, GA | $96,367 | 78 |
| Chicago, IL | $104,400 | 71 |
| Seattle, WA | $129,773 | 59 |
| San Jose, CA | $141,336 | 56 |
| Denver, CO | $120,286 | 31 |
| Boston, MA | $121,755 | 26 |
| Tampa, FL | $98,530 | 26 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $111,100 | 24 |
| Columbus, OH | $122,000 | 23 |
| Kansas, MO | $85,028 | 20 |
| Orlando, FL | $90,175 | 20 |
| Raleigh, NC | $108,728 | 20 |
| Abilene, TX | $112,528 | 19 |
| Charlotte, NC | $110,002 | 18 |
| Detroit, MI | $102,628 | 18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $110,792 | 18 |
| San Diego, CA | $129,008 | 18 |
| Reno, NV | $131,371 | 17 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $118,000 | 15 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $110,623 | 14 |
| Baltimore, MD | $95,000 | 13 |
| Nashville, TN | $114,873 | 13 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,016 | 13 |
| Riverside, CA | $115,000 | 12 |
| Portland, OR | $136,781 | 11 |
| Buffalo, NY | $120,229 | 10 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,500 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Construction Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Typical tasks
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Develop or implement quality control programs.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Construction Managers), the median annual wage was $114,990 in May 2025, with 380,360 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $115,648, 1% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,983 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $93,475 | $88,550 |
| Median | $115,648 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $140,000 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $165,000 | $189,440 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,983 |
| 25th | $93,475 |
| 50th (median) | $115,648 |
| 75th | $140,000 |
| 90th | $165,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $86,861 | $73,413 | $113,942 | 676 |
| FY2021 | $95,691 | $80,000 | $120,000 | 628 |
| FY2022 | $97,000 | $81,000 | $121,597 | 909 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $85,000 | $124,675 | 815 |
| FY2024 | $104,187 | $87,568 | $130,000 | 897 |
| FY2025 | $110,032 | $90,782 | $135,000 | 1,186 |
| FY2026 | $119,954 | $96,619 | $145,000 | 1,083 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Construction Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Construction Manager jobs is $115,648 (2,269 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $93,475 and $140,000.
What does an entry-level Construction Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $86,195. Level I accounts for 30% of Construction Manager filings.
Which city pays H-1B Construction Managers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary for Construction Manager jobs: $145,000 (121 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Construction Managers?
Tesla (102), Trenmor (74) and DPR Construction, A General Partnership (62) filed the most Construction Manager LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Construction Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($115,648) is 1% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($114,990, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.