Construction Manager Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median construction manager in the Buffalo area earns $127,550 a year ($61.32 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 18% below the New York State median ($155,360). Half of the 390 construction managers there earn between $99,720 and $159,060.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,000 | $86,250 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $99,720 | $108,890 | $88,550 |
| Median | $127,550 | $155,360 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $159,060 | $197,010 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $190,470 | $244,590 | $189,440 |
| Average | $130,690 | $159,510 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 390 | 10,280 | 380,360 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 12th 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
- New York, NY: $158,000
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- San Jose, CA: $163,040
- Seattle, WA: $159,430
- Boston, MA: $156,470
- Portland, OR: $146,740
- San Diego, CA: $133,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $131,680
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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.