Construction Managers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $102,720 -4% vs national
Median hourly $49.39
10th percentile $54,880
90th percentile $168,790
Employed locally 2,310
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,880
    25th
    $79,940
    50th (median)
    $102,720
    75th
    $128,590
    90th
    $168,790

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 133% Median Construction Managers salary is 33% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Washington $136,180
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,820
    Bellingham, WA $129,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,190
    Springfield, MA $127,680

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,580
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,110
    Financial Managers $139,660
    Managers, All Other $78,820
    Sales Managers $131,110
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Indianapolis, IN is $49.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.67 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $54,880 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,940.