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Construction Managers

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Construction Managers

National Avg Annual Salary

$119,660

National Avg Hourly Wage

$57.53

National Total Employment

348,330

Top Metro Avg Salary

$164,730

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Highest Paying State

Massachusetts leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $156,510.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 51,960 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA shows an average annual salary of $164,730.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 15,240 jobs.

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Top States for Construction Managers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Massachusetts MA $156,510 9,000 Open
New York NY $155,760 8,170 Open
Alaska AK $148,270 1,600 Open
Washington WA $144,960 6,550 Open
Delaware DE $142,480 680 Open
District of Columbia DC $141,920 950 Open
New Jersey NJ $140,070 8,580 Open
California CA $137,430 35,790 Open
Maryland MD $135,390 5,780 Open
Oregon OR $134,020 4,440 Open

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