Occupation Salary Profile

Construction Managers

SOC Code: 11-9021

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.

National Median (BLS)
$121,390
▲ +3.5% Nominal +0.23% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$118,000
▲ +8% Nominal +4.72% Real
Average Base Salary
$125,130
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
12,670
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Construction Managers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $79,540
25th Percentile $97,140
National Median (50th Percentile) $121,390
75th Percentile $146,450
90th Percentile $174,010
P10: $79,540 P50 (Median): $121,390 P90: $174,010
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 1,377 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $118,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +8%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +4.72%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $78,000
25th Percentile $93,870
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $118,000
75th Percentile $142,000
90th Percentile $172,620
H-1B P10: $78,000 H-1B P50: $118,000 H-1B P90: $172,620
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Construction Managers roles ($118,000) is -2.8% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($121,390).