Construction Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $104,280 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.14
10th percentile $71,700
90th percentile $168,740
Employed locally 5,360
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,700
    25th
    $81,960
    50th (median)
    $104,280
    75th
    $131,990
    90th
    $168,740

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 121% Median Construction Managers salary is 21% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $125,280
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $105,580
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $105,160
    Michigan $103,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $103,420
    Gainesville, GA $102,320

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$105,760
    Managers, All Other$127,570
    Financial Managers$168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,360
    Sales Managers$156,950
    Marketing Managers$164,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Atlanta, GA is $50.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.31 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,700 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,960.