Construction Managers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $104,450 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.22
10th percentile $78,650
90th percentile $163,660
Employed locally 260
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,650
    25th
    $83,340
    50th (median)
    $104,450
    75th
    $130,650
    90th
    $163,660

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 115% Median Construction Managers salary is 15% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Vallejo, CA $131,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,190
    Corvallis, OR $116,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $114,040

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,070
    Financial Managers $159,700
    Managers, All Other $136,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Charlottesville, VA is $50.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.81 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 2.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,650 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,340.