Construction Managers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $138,000 +29% vs national
Median hourly $66.35
10th percentile $79,640
90th percentile $234,650
Employed locally 12,150
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,640
    25th
    $101,000
    50th (median)
    $138,000
    75th
    $179,950
    90th
    $234,650

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Construction Managers salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Rochester, NY $129,890
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $127,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $126,000
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $125,280
    Syracuse, NY $118,760

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $149,260
    Financial Managers $216,520
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $212,400
    Marketing Managers $175,560
    Sales Managers $211,670
    Medical and Health Services Managers $157,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in New York, NY-NJ is $66.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.44 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 29% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,640 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,000.