Construction Managers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,850 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.52
10th percentile $56,810
90th percentile $169,540
Employed locally 930
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,810
    25th
    $80,510
    50th (median)
    $98,850
    75th
    $134,170
    90th
    $169,540

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,380
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,180
    Managers, All Other $93,620
    Industrial Production Managers $106,650
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $81,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Western North Carolina is $47.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.20 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Western North Carolina is 7.6% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $56,810 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,510.