Construction Managers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $99,040 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.61
10th percentile $57,800
90th percentile $167,410
Employed locally 2,290
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,800
    25th
    $77,050
    50th (median)
    $99,040
    75th
    $129,250
    90th
    $167,410

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Construction Managers salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Alaska $135,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $134,630
    Vallejo, CA $131,880
    California $129,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $128,510

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $117,820
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,370
    Financial Managers $151,750
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,100
    Sales Managers $100,330
    Food Service Managers $62,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Birmingham, AL is $47.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.34 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Birmingham, AL is 7.4% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $57,800 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,050.