Construction Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $106,880 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.39
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $178,650
Employed locally 190
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $106,880
    75th
    $136,750
    90th
    $178,650

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 98% Median Construction Managers salary is 2% 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
    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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $51.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.07 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0.1% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.