Construction Managers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,060 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.14
10th percentile $61,120
90th percentile $163,750
Employed locally 140
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,120
    25th
    $76,000
    50th (median)
    $98,060
    75th
    $123,350
    90th
    $163,750

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,310
    Managers, All Other $99,610
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,450
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,420
    Financial Managers $117,790
    Sales Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Southwest Louisiana is $47.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 8.3% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,120 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,000.