Construction Managers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $105,580 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.76
10th percentile $71,990
90th percentile $174,930
Employed locally 5,460
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,990
    25th
    $80,590
    50th (median)
    $105,580
    75th
    $136,260
    90th
    $174,930

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 132% Median Construction Managers salary is 32% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,600
    Financial Managers $167,470
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,100
    Managers, All Other $146,090
    Sales Managers $144,770
    Marketing Managers $158,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $50.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.24 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 1.3% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,990 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,590.