Construction Managers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $118,080 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.77
10th percentile $82,950
90th percentile $176,400
Employed locally 190
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,950
    25th
    $102,120
    50th (median)
    $118,080
    75th
    $152,510
    90th
    $176,400

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 125% Median Construction Managers salary is 25% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$110,610
    Sales Managers$99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers$131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,590
    Financial Managers$158,740
    Food Service Managers$78,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Salinas, CA is $56.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.13 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Salinas, CA is 10.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,950 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,120.