Construction Managers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $103,400 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.71
10th percentile $78,620
90th percentile $168,560
Employed locally 870
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,620
    25th
    $93,680
    50th (median)
    $103,400
    75th
    $130,340
    90th
    $168,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 117% Median Construction Managers salary is 17% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $134,630
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $131,700
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $128,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $127,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $127,090

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,180
    Financial Managers $148,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Sales Managers $114,490
    Managers, All Other $131,580
    Marketing Managers $135,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Portland, ME is $49.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.52 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Portland, ME is 3.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,620 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,680.