Construction Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $151,980 +42.1% vs national
Median hourly $73.07
10th percentile $82,950
90th percentile $227,580
Employed locally 2,100
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,950
    25th
    $103,840
    50th (median)
    $151,980
    75th
    $191,990
    90th
    $227,580

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 97% Median Construction Managers salary is 3% below 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880
    California $129,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in San Jose, CA is $73.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 42.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,950 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,840.