Construction Managers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,090 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.12
10th percentile $58,850
90th percentile $163,690
Employed locally 550
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,850
    25th
    $76,920
    50th (median)
    $100,090
    75th
    $128,360
    90th
    $163,690

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,570
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,830
    Industrial Production Managers $107,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,400
    Managers, All Other $99,960
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Central North Carolina is $48.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.16 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Central North Carolina is 6.4% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $58,850 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,920.