Construction Contracts Administrator Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Contracts Administrator in the United States is $91,699 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Construction Contracts Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,710
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,105 to $99,033
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,012
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Construction Contracts Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,033 $8,253 $1,904 $48
Average $91,699 $7,642 $1,763 $44
25th Percentile $86,105 $7,175 $1,656 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Contracts Administrator Salaries

A Construction Contracts 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 Contracts Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Contracts 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): $66,045
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,493
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,268
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,309
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,451
Levels Salary
Contracts... Level Construction Contracts Administrator$66,045
Contracts... Level Construction Contracts Administrator$81,493
Construct... Level Construction Contracts Administrator$92,268
Contracts... Level Construction Contracts Administrator$111,309
Contracts... Level Construction Contracts Administrator$158,451
$66,045 0 yr
$81,493 < 2 yrs
$92,268 2-4 yrs
$111,309 5-8 yrs
$158,451 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Contracts Administrator 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 Contracts Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $101,529.
  • California: $101,144.
  • Massachusetts: $99,796.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Contracts 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: $115,660
  • San Francisco: $114,523
  • Oakland: $111,982

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Contracts 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 Contracts Administrator's salary.
  • Construction Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Administration
 $95,367
4%
Procurement
 $94,450
3%
Leadership
 $94,450
3%
Coordination
 $93,533
2%
Project Management
 $92,616
1%
Planning
 $92,616
1%
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How Education impacts a Construction Contracts Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Contracts 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 Contracts Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,099 and $102,658).

Construction Contracts Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Contracts Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.9%
High School 17.9%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 28.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Contracts Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Contracts 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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$86,105
Average $91,699/year
$99,033
$7,175
Average $7,642/month
$8,253
$1,656
Average $1,763/week
$1,904
$41
Average $44/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $99,033 $8,253 $1,904 $48
Average $91,699 $7,642 $1,763 $44
25th Percentile $86,105 $7,175 $1,656 $41

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Salary Trends for Construction Contracts Administrator

Salaries for a Construction Contracts Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,044 in 2023 to around $92,706 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Contracts Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Contracts Administrator Over Time

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$93,044
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$93,595
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2024 $93,595
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