Construction managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$106,980
~$51/hr · ~$8,915/mo
US Jobs
550K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
Construction management is a hybrid role that combines digital knowledge work—such as cost estimation, scheduling, and contract analysis—with essential physical presence. While AI can significantly automate budgeting and logistical planning, the core of the job requires real-world site inspections, physical problem-solving, and high-stakes interpersonal negotiation with tradesworkers and inspectors that cannot be replicated digitally.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ILBEST VALUE | $123,580 | Below avg (86.7) | $142,602 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $129,050 | Below avg (90.8) | $142,119 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $156,590 | Above avg (110.4) | $141,848 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $140,980 | Average (101.9) | $138,342 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $126,590 | Below avg (91.5) | $138,323 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,870 | Above avg (117.6) | $136,851 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $122,870 | Below avg (90.6) | $135,632 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $133,770 | Average (98.9) | $135,278 |
| Vineland, NJ | $126,720 | Below avg (93.9) | $134,931 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $125,130 | Below avg (93.0) | $134,582 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $151,980 | Above avg (113.1) | $134,425 |
| El Centro, CA | $133,970 | Average (100.2) | $133,768 |
| Sumter, SC | $116,110 | Below avg (86.8) | $133,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $120,630 | Below avg (91.2) | $132,222 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $133,780 | Average (101.2) | $132,195 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$51/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,915/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)