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Construction Managers is a notable career in the 11 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Construction Managers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 11-9021 |
| title | Construction Managers |
| onet code | 11-9021.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 11 |
| tot emp | 348,330 |
| a mean | 119,660 |
| a median | 106,980 |
| a pct10 | 65,160 |
| a pct25 | 83,480 |
| a pct75 | 139,330 |
| a pct90 | 176,990 |
| h mean | 57 |
| h median | 51 |
The day-to-day work of a construction managers typically centers on plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, and Monitoring. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.85 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working construction managers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (90.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 90% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $147,750 and lowest in West Virginia at $76,150 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, Alaska, New York, Delaware) average $138,058. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $147,750 | $156,510 | $101,520 | $214,910 | 9,000 |
| Washington | $136,180 | $144,960 | $92,310 | $207,190 | 6,550 |
| Alaska | $135,630 | $148,270 | $99,640 | $215,150 | 1,600 |
| New York | $135,530 | $155,760 | $83,250 | — | 8,170 |
| Delaware | $135,200 | $142,480 | $99,220 | $201,870 | 680 |
| New Jersey | $130,580 | $140,070 | $75,880 | $214,020 | 8,580 |
| California | $129,000 | $137,430 | $81,070 | $205,060 | 35,790 |
| District of Columbia | $128,770 | $141,920 | $81,010 | $209,590 | 950 |
| Maryland | $128,500 | $135,390 | $79,820 | $198,220 | 5,780 |
| Oregon | $126,660 | $134,020 | $61,410 | $228,060 | 4,440 |
| Hawaii | $122,910 | $116,730 | $46,790 | $172,220 | 2,910 |
| Connecticut | $118,680 | $126,600 | $81,300 | $171,500 | 2,790 |
| Minnesota | $117,500 | $125,930 | $77,140 | $175,070 | 5,260 |
| Colorado | $113,520 | $120,930 | $69,030 | $175,730 | 13,150 |
| South Dakota | $113,520 | $121,860 | $88,290 | $159,510 | 980 |
| Wisconsin | $113,170 | $120,310 | $72,150 | $170,150 | 4,990 |
| Arizona | $110,120 | $116,840 | $79,650 | $159,990 | 9,080 |
| Illinois | $108,570 | $115,250 | $61,850 | $166,830 | 16,740 |
| Virginia | $107,000 | $122,480 | $77,320 | $187,550 | 7,020 |
| North Carolina | $104,750 | $117,320 | $65,330 | $172,150 | 17,100 |
| Nevada | $104,530 | $115,480 | $76,300 | $164,200 | 4,420 |
| Louisiana | $104,510 | $118,360 | $66,560 | $166,630 | 5,280 |
| Missouri | $104,350 | $115,900 | $73,030 | $169,990 | 3,150 |
| Maine | $104,060 | $112,220 | $63,260 | $167,810 | 1,720 |
| South Carolina | $104,040 | $119,180 | $68,470 | $180,880 | 4,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,990 | $116,770 | $74,950 | $171,940 | 5,490 |
| Kansas | $103,760 | $107,290 | $63,960 | $154,500 | 3,210 |
| Michigan | $103,610 | $110,520 | $59,310 | $163,790 | 7,910 |
| Rhode Island | $103,500 | $115,460 | $76,880 | $177,730 | 420 |
| Florida | $103,320 | $115,550 | $55,540 | $184,240 | 28,090 |
| Idaho | $102,880 | $107,880 | $57,810 | $154,510 | 1,650 |
| Montana | $102,820 | $116,870 | $70,030 | $169,990 | 1,760 |
| Georgia | $101,360 | $111,140 | $63,850 | $165,240 | 7,840 |
| North Dakota | $101,020 | $111,780 | $60,150 | $175,170 | 1,100 |
| New Mexico | $100,580 | $106,550 | $63,110 | $157,320 | 1,780 |
| Utah | $99,900 | $107,830 | $61,840 | $160,120 | 4,970 |
| Tennessee | $99,790 | $110,480 | $60,930 | $168,390 | 6,490 |
| Vermont | $99,660 | $106,540 | $73,280 | $147,870 | 970 |
| Kentucky | $99,620 | $112,290 | $56,480 | $185,660 | 2,330 |
| Indiana | $99,600 | $107,450 | $54,880 | $165,920 | 5,250 |
| Texas | $99,600 | $109,570 | $62,280 | $165,400 | 51,960 |
| Wyoming | $97,050 | $99,780 | $50,410 | $148,430 | 1,070 |
| Nebraska | $96,760 | $102,380 | $65,080 | $151,240 | 3,250 |
| Ohio | $96,440 | $101,070 | $57,470 | $150,350 | 14,900 |
| Oklahoma | $96,310 | $110,750 | $63,890 | $161,010 | 2,000 |
| Iowa | $96,300 | $99,990 | $50,710 | $149,990 | 2,200 |
| Mississippi | $93,840 | $103,850 | $57,390 | $160,280 | 1,760 |
| Alabama | $92,620 | $101,320 | $57,050 | $161,010 | 7,520 |
| Arkansas | $87,160 | $91,040 | $42,590 | $130,650 | 2,020 |
| West Virginia | $76,150 | $86,860 | $53,280 | $131,330 | 670 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for construction managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bridges and Buildings Supervisor or Commercial Construction Project Manager frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Construction Managers compares to others in the 11 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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