Assistant Construction Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Construction Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Construction Project Manager in the United States is $66,417 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Assistant Construction Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,093
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,913 to $72,529
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,901
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Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,529 $6,044 $1,395 $35
Average $66,417 $5,535 $1,277 $32
25th Percentile $60,913 $5,076 $1,171 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries

An Assistant Construction Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Construction Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,242
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,735
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,543
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,641
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,923
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$66,242
Contracts... Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$81,735
Contracts... Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$92,543
Contracts... Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$111,641
Contracts... Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$158,923
$66,242 0 yr
$81,735 < 2 yrs
$92,543 2-4 yrs
$111,641 5-8 yrs
$158,923 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Construction Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $83,772
  • San Francisco: $82,948
  • Oakland: $81,109

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Construction Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.65% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Analysis 3.65%
Billing 2.68%
PowerPoint 1.71%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Construction Project Manager's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $72,395
9%
Construction Management
 $68,410
3%
Time Management
 $67,745
2%
Communication Skills
 $67,745
2%
Project Management
 $67,081
1%
Coordination
 $67,081
1%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Construction Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Construction Project Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Construction Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,248 and $67,455).

Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Construction Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.5%
High School 23.9%
Associates 27.4%
Bachelors 37.2%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Assistant Construction Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Construction Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$60,913
Average $66,417/year
$72,529
$5,076
Average $5,535/month
$6,044
$1,171
Average $1,277/week
$1,395
$29
Average $32/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $72,529 $6,044 $1,395 $35
Average $66,417 $5,535 $1,277 $32
25th Percentile $60,913 $5,076 $1,171 $29

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Salary Trends for Assistant Construction Project Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Construction Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,223 in 2023 to around $63,817 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Construction Project Manager salary trends, .

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