Construction Managers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $127,090 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.10
10th percentile $82,980
90th percentile $190,940
Employed locally 2,830
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,980
    25th
    $101,930
    50th (median)
    $127,090
    75th
    $162,560
    90th
    $190,940

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 135% Median Construction Managers salary is 35% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,180
    Sales Managers $105,950
    Financial Managers $150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $149,730
    Managers, All Other $160,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Sacramento, CA is $61.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.52 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Sacramento, CA is 18.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,980 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,930.