Construction Managers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $121,840 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $58.58
10th percentile $69,460
90th percentile $182,460
Employed locally 320
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,460
    25th
    $95,270
    50th (median)
    $121,840
    75th
    $153,590
    90th
    $182,460

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 153% Median Construction Managers salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,540
    Sales Managers $95,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,020
    Financial Managers $156,720
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $155,390
    Managers, All Other $156,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Modesto, CA is $58.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.01 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Modesto, CA is 13.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,460 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,270.