Construction Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median construction manager in the Detroit area earns $109,890 a year ($52.83 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($114,990) and 6% above the Michigan median ($103,230). Half of the 3,970 construction managers there earn between $84,230 and $138,900.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,160 | $61,830 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $84,230 | $79,830 | $88,550 |
| Median | $109,890 | $103,230 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $138,900 | $133,400 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $179,390 | $171,340 | $189,440 |
| Average | $121,130 | $113,660 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 3,970 | 9,620 | 380,360 |
Detroit, MI ranks 32nd 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $102,370
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- San Jose, CA: $163,040
- Seattle, WA: $159,430
- New York, NY: $158,000
- Boston, MA: $156,470
- Portland, OR: $146,740
- San Diego, CA: $133,210
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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.