Construction Managers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $125,010 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.10
10th percentile $76,880
90th percentile $170,580
Employed locally 720
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,880
    25th
    $96,980
    50th (median)
    $125,010
    75th
    $139,570
    90th
    $170,580

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 144% Median Construction Managers salary is 44% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $133,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $130,050
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $129,050
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $126,590
    Fond du Lac, WI $125,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $123,460

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,460
    Managers, All Other $120,970
    Financial Managers $149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,010
    Sales Managers $151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $137,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Madison, WI is $60.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.72 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Madison, WI is 16.9% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,880 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,980.