Construction Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,470 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.30
10th percentile $63,550
90th percentile $155,830
Employed locally 300
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,550
    25th
    $75,560
    50th (median)
    $100,470
    75th
    $126,500
    90th
    $155,830

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Northwest Illinois is $48.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $63,550 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,560.