Construction Manager Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median construction manager in the Philadelphia area earns $124,990 a year ($60.09 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 15% above the Pennsylvania median ($108,250). Half of the 3,390 construction managers there earn between $100,680 and $160,720.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,010 | $78,100 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $100,680 | $93,500 | $88,550 |
| Median | $124,990 | $108,250 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $160,720 | $138,490 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $204,560 | $173,160 | $189,440 |
| Average | $135,120 | $121,000 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 3,390 | 6,840 | 380,360 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 16th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $103,420
- 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.