Construction Managers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $102,230 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.15
10th percentile $69,020
90th percentile $163,390
Employed locally 2,190
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,020
    25th
    $89,170
    50th (median)
    $102,230
    75th
    $131,260
    90th
    $163,390

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 108% Median Construction Managers salary is 8% 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
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $131,700
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $121,660
    Connecticut $118,680
    South Dakota $113,520
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $110,000
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $108,580

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,310
    Financial Managers $140,270
    Managers, All Other $140,760
    Sales Managers $134,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,300
    Marketing Managers $138,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Salt Lake City, UT is $49.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,020 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,170.