Construction Manager salary in Washington, DC
Based on 90 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Herndon, Arlington, Reston, Sterling, Hyattsville.
Also listed as: Construction Project Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $94,860 |
| 25th | $109,990 |
| 50th (median) | $120,000 |
| 75th | $146,399 |
| 90th | $161,158 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,211 | $70,720 | $110,000 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $105,800 | $93,150 | $116,767 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $97,302 | $75,000 | $120,000 | 49 |
| FY2023 | $105,500 | $90,000 | $127,712 | 41 |
| FY2024 | $115,752 | $100,133 | $143,857 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $116,150 | $109,990 | $133,913 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $135,000 | $102,003 | $158,079 | 47 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Construction Manager salary of $120,000 is worth about $110,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Construction Managers in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $129,650 in May 2025 (6,630 employed). The H-1B median here is $120,000, 7% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | too few | 6 |
| MCN Build | too few | 5 |
| Trenmor | too few | 5 |
| Suffolk Construction Company | too few | 4 |
| AECOM Technical Services | too few | 3 |
| Baker Concrete Construction | too few | 3 |
| Turner Construction Company | too few | 3 |
| Aiw | too few | 2 |
| Atlantic Refinishing & Restoration | too few | 2 |
| Black & Veatch | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $96,308 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $114,296 | 33 |
| Senior · Level III | $137,738 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $161,158 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,875 | $96,308 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $114,296 | $114,296 | 33 |
| Senior · Level III | $137,738 | $137,738 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $161,158 | $161,158 | 13 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.