Construction Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median construction manager in the Raleigh area earns $119,700 a year ($57.55 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 12% above the North Carolina median ($106,640). Half of the 3,020 construction managers there earn between $96,420 and $145,610.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,010 | $68,960 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $96,420 | $83,990 | $88,550 |
| Median | $119,700 | $106,640 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $145,610 | $137,510 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $182,990 | $176,690 | $189,440 |
| Average | $127,320 | $119,310 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 3,020 | 16,310 | 380,360 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 23rd 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
- Charlotte, NC: $107,200
- 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.