Construction Managers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $156,590 +46.4% vs national
Median hourly $75.28
10th percentile $103,860
90th percentile $218,500
Employed locally 6,970
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,860
    25th
    $129,010
    50th (median)
    $156,590
    75th
    $177,510
    90th
    $218,500

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Construction Managers salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,970

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,970
    Worcester, MA $135,140
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $130,050
    Barnstable Town, MA $129,300
    Maryland $128,500

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $129,850
    Financial Managers $188,490
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $207,150
    Medical and Health Services Managers $134,980
    Marketing Managers $200,010
    Sales Managers $175,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Boston, MA-NH is $75.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.74 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 46.4% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $103,860 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,010.