Construction Manager Salary in Boston, MA
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The median construction manager in the Boston area earns $156,470 a year ($75.23 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 8% above the Massachusetts median ($145,010). Half of the 7,570 construction managers there earn between $130,250 and $174,040.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,860 | $104,100 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $130,250 | $127,020 | $88,550 |
| Median | $156,470 | $145,010 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $174,040 | $173,520 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $217,860 | $216,920 | $189,440 |
| Average | $159,530 | $155,900 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 7,570 | 9,870 | 380,360 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction manager pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($166,030).
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Check my payConstruction manager pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- San Jose, CA: $163,040
- Seattle, WA: $159,430
- New York, NY: $158,000
- Portland, OR: $146,740
- San Diego, CA: $133,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $131,680
- Washington, DC: $129,650
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.