Construction Managers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $100,570 -6% vs national
Median hourly $48.35
10th percentile $60,720
90th percentile $165,460
Employed locally 860
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,720
    25th
    $79,770
    50th (median)
    $100,570
    75th
    $133,190
    90th
    $165,460

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 136% Median Construction Managers salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Anchorage, AK $136,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,820
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $125,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $120,290

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,570
    Sales Managers $119,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Managers, All Other $120,740
    Financial Managers $132,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $141,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Wilmington, NC is $48.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.64 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Wilmington, NC is 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $60,720 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,770.