Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent in the United States is $119,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,914
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,558 to $132,288
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,116
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $102,558 10% $87,116 90% $143,914 75% $132,288 $119,519 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,288 $11,024 $2,544 $64
Average $119,519 $9,960 $2,298 $57
25th Percentile $102,558 $8,547 $1,972 $49
Check out Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Job Openings in the United States
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER

Russ Hadick & Associates - Dayton, OH

Project Manager Civil Construction Services

Hire Horizons - Columbus, OH

Construction Project Manager

3C Industries, Inc. - Columbus, OH

Construction Project Manager

HGC Construction - Columbus, OH

Search More Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salaries

A Construction Project Manager/Superintendent'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 Do Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Project Manager/Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $132,331.
  • California: $131,829.
  • Massachusetts: $130,072.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Project Manager/Superintendents

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: $150,749
  • San Francisco: $149,267
  • Oakland: $145,956

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 10.15% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 10.15%
Logistics 2.67%
CPR 1.02%
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 Manager/Superintendent's salary.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Logistics
 $127,885
7%
Field Operations
 $127,885
7%
Commitment
 $126,690
6%
Coordination
 $126,690
6%
Leadership
 $126,690
6%
Construction Management
 $126,690
6%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Project Manager/Superintendents 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 Manager/Superintendent with a Bachelor's Degree is between $111,400 and $121,392).

Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Project Manager/Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 45.6%
Associates 12.3%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 3.1%
Doctorate 0.1%
view as graph

Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 18, 2021
$102,558
Average $119,519/year
$132,288
$8,547
Average $9,960/month
$11,024
$1,972
Average $2,298/week
$2,544
$49
Average $57/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $132,288 $11,024 $2,544 $64
Average $119,519 $9,960 $2,298 $57
25th Percentile $102,558 $8,547 $1,972 $49

Salaries of jobs related to Construction Project Manager/Superintendent

Salary Trends for Construction Project Manager/Superintendent

Salaries for a Construction Project Manager/Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,524 in 2023 to around $90,494 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Project Manager/Superintendent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$91,524
2024
$91,120
2025
$90,494
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $91,524
2024 $91,120
2025 $90,494
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Construction Project Manager/Superintendent

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Construction Project Manager/Superintendent

Here are companies hiring for Construction Project Manager/Superintendent and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Construction Project Manager/Superintendent Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Construction Project Manager/Superintendent job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst