Construction Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median construction manager in the Washington area earns $129,650 a year ($62.33 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($114,990). Half of the 6,630 construction managers there earn between $104,010 and $162,410.
Median $129,650
10th: $86,53090th: $207,160
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,530 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $104,010 | $88,550 |
| Median | $129,650 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $162,410 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $207,160 | $189,440 |
| Average | $139,680 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 6,630 | 380,360 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th 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
- Seattle, WA: $159,430
- New York, NY: $158,000
- 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.