Construction Managers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $100,760 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.44
10th percentile $62,510
90th percentile $167,770
Employed locally 14,280
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,510
    25th
    $79,380
    50th (median)
    $100,760
    75th
    $129,290
    90th
    $167,770

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 116% Median Construction Managers salary is 16% 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
    Midland, TX $120,990
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $102,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,850
    Odessa, TX $101,650
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $97,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $97,210

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,860
    Sales Managers$137,130
    Financial Managers$164,240
    Managers, All Other$137,680
    Marketing Managers$147,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Dallas, TX is $48.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.18 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Dallas, TX is 5.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $62,510 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,380.