Construction Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$106,980
↑ 27.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Construction Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Construction Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.0% since 2011 ($84,240 → $106,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $106,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,980 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $104,900 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $101,480 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $98,890 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $97,180 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $95,260 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $93,370 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $91,370 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $89,300 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $87,400 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $85,630 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $84,410 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $82,790 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | $84,240 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.