Construction Managers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $160,870 +50.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.34
10th percentile $99,570
90th percentile $226,050
Employed locally 5,660
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,570
    25th
    $125,170
    50th (median)
    $160,870
    75th
    $190,190
    90th
    $226,050

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 120% Median Construction Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,970

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $129,000

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $152,090
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $221,810
    Managers, All Other $203,030
    Financial Managers $211,730
    Sales Managers $174,610
    Marketing Managers $212,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in San Francisco, CA is $77.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Managers salary in San Francisco, CA is 50.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $99,570 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,170.