Construction Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $103,220 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.62
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $162,620
Employed locally 640
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $86,350
    50th (median)
    $103,220
    75th
    $124,370
    90th
    $162,620

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 152% Median Construction Managers salary is 52% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $111,550
    Flagstaff, AZ $107,470
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $102,590
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $102,180
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $100,870
    Yuma, AZ $99,200

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,080
    Managers, All Other $138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,910
    Financial Managers $127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Tucson, AZ is $49.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.98 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,350.