Construction management pay will likely increase with experience, but other factors impact salary expectations as well. These factors include the industry and type of construction. The median salary for construction management was $104,900 in May 2023, though top earners reported salaries over $172,040, according to the BLS.
The natural gas pipeline industry reported the highest average salary for construction managers, $213,120, as of May 2023. Construction management careers in Alaska reported an average salary of $143,450, and the New York-Newark-Jersey City topped the list of highest-paying metro areas for construction management with an average salary of $161,470, according to the BLS.