Construction Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $128,380 +20% vs national
Median hourly $61.72
10th percentile $80,590
90th percentile $198,400
Employed locally 3,740
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,590
    25th
    $99,610
    50th (median)
    $128,380
    75th
    $162,610
    90th
    $198,400

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 126% Median Construction Managers salary is 26% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in San Diego, CA is $61.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 20% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,590 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,610.