Construction Managers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $93,460 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.94
10th percentile $72,430
90th percentile $157,830
Employed locally 80
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,430
    25th
    $81,360
    50th (median)
    $93,460
    75th
    $127,950
    90th
    $157,830

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 154% Median Construction Managers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $133,370
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $124,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $123,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $120,250
    State College, PA $112,560
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $110,810

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $81,340
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,700
    Financial Managers $106,290
    Sales Managers $96,700
    Managers, All Other $102,220
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Altoona, PA is $44.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.88 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Altoona, PA is 12.6% below the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Altoona?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,430 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,360.