Construction Managers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $103,290 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.66
10th percentile $76,680
90th percentile $171,240
Employed locally 1,230
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,680
    25th
    $90,370
    50th (median)
    $103,290
    75th
    $138,250
    90th
    $171,240

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 122% Median Construction Managers salary is 22% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Vallejo, CA $131,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,190
    Corvallis, OR $116,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $114,040

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,840
    Financial Managers $166,800
    Managers, All Other $140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $125,780
    Sales Managers $164,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Richmond, VA is $49.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.28 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Richmond, VA is 3.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,680 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,370.