Construction Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $101,850 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.97
10th percentile $66,130
90th percentile $170,400
Employed locally 15,240
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,130
    25th
    $80,340
    50th (median)
    $101,850
    75th
    $134,610
    90th
    $170,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 127% Median Construction Managers salary is 27% 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
    Odessa, TX $101,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,760
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $97,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $97,210

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Marketing Managers $144,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Houston, TX is $48.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.01 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Houston, TX is 4.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,130 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,340.