Construction Manager Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median construction manager in the Seattle area earns $159,430 a year ($76.65 an hour), 39% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 3% above the Washington median ($155,070). Half of the 4,010 construction managers there earn between $133,100 and $186,460.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $109,800 | $105,770 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $133,100 | $130,010 | $88,550 |
| Median | $159,430 | $155,070 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $186,460 | $177,990 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $221,370 | $217,920 | $189,440 |
| Average | $163,750 | $158,890 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 4,010 | 6,010 | 380,360 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- New York, NY: $158,000
- Boston, MA: $156,470
- 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.