Construction Project Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Project Administrator make in the United States?

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

However, a Construction Project Administrator'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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Construction Project Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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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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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Administrator Salaries

A Construction Project Administrator'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 Construction Project Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Project Administrator'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): $66,222
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,711
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,515
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,608
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,876
Levels Salary
Construct... Level Construction Project Administrator$66,222
Contracts... Level Construction Project Administrator$81,711
Contracts... Level Construction Project Administrator$92,515
Contracts... Level Construction Project Administrator$111,608
Contracts... Level Construction Project Administrator$158,876
$66,222 0 yr
$81,711 < 2 yrs
$92,515 2-4 yrs
$111,608 5-8 yrs
$158,876 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Project Administrators

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 a Construction Project Administrator'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 a Construction Project Administrator'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 a Construction Project Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Project Administrators 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 a Construction Project Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,248 and $67,455).

Construction Project Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Project Administrator
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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Construction Project Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Project Administrator'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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Last Updated on May 18, 2021
$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 Construction Project Administrator

Salaries for a Construction Project Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,204 in 2023 to around $63,798 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Project Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Project Administrator Over Time

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