Construction Managers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $97,620 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.93
10th percentile $55,300
90th percentile $158,560
Employed locally 650
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,300
    25th
    $75,330
    50th (median)
    $97,620
    75th
    $130,420
    90th
    $158,560

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 141% Median Construction Managers salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Anchorage, AK $136,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,820
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $125,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $120,290

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,200
    Managers, All Other $105,030
    Sales Managers $107,500
    Food Service Managers $62,260
    Financial Managers $131,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Asheville, NC is $46.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.84 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Asheville, NC is 8.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,300 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,330.