Construction Managers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,710 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.46
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $167,960
Employed locally 180
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $74,250
    50th (median)
    $98,710
    75th
    $129,470
    90th
    $167,960

    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 East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$79,390
    Managers, All Other$58,220
    Food Service Managers$61,240
    Financial Managers$118,450
    Sales Managers$100,380
    Industrial Production Managers$101,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in East Tennessee is $47.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.75 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in East Tennessee is 7.7% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,250.