Construction Cost Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Cost Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Cost Manager in the United States is $127,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,138
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,840 to $134,567
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,539
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Construction Cost Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,567 $11,214 $2,588 $65
Average $127,350 $10,612 $2,449 $61
25th Percentile $113,840 $9,487 $2,189 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Cost Manager Salaries

A Construction Cost 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 Construction Cost Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Cost 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): $80,387
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,430
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,064
  • Expert (over 8 years): $128,910
Levels Salary
Cost Acco... Level Construction Cost Manager$80,387
Cost Acco... Level Construction Cost Manager$95,379
Cost Acco... Level Construction Cost Manager$110,430
Cost Acco... Level Construction Cost Manager$108,064
Construct... Level Construction Cost Manager$128,910
$80,387 0 yr
$95,379 < 2 yrs
$110,430 2-4 yrs
$108,064 5-8 yrs
$128,910 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Cost Manager 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 Cost Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $141,002.
  • California: $140,467.
  • Massachusetts: $138,595.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Cost 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: $160,626
  • San Francisco: $159,047
  • Oakland: $155,519

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Cost Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Construction Management (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. The purpose of CM is to control a project's time / delivery, cost and quality—sometimes referred to as a project management triangle or "triple constraints." CM is compatible with all project delivery systems, including design-bid-build, design-build, CM At-Risk and Public Private Partnerships. Professional construction managers may be reserved for lengthy, large-scale, high budget undertakings (commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure), called capital projects.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.44%
Construction Management 2.56%
Auditing 1.33%
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 Cost Manager's salary.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cost Control
 $132,444
4%
Initiative
 $131,170
3%
Collaboration
 $131,170
3%
Cost Analysis
 $129,897
2%
Process Improvement
 $129,897
2%
Presentation
 $128,623
1%
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How Education impacts a Construction Cost Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Cost 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 a Construction Cost Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $124,301 and $133,058).

Construction Cost Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Cost Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 2.2%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 53.8%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Construction Cost Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Cost 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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$113,840
Average $127,350/year
$134,567
$9,487
Average $10,612/month
$11,214
$2,189
Average $2,449/week
$2,588
$55
Average $61/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,567 $11,214 $2,588 $65
Average $127,350 $10,612 $2,449 $61
25th Percentile $113,840 $9,487 $2,189 $55

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Salary Trends for Construction Cost Manager

Salaries for a Construction Cost Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,960 in 2023 to around $108,063 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Cost Manager salary trends, .

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$109,960
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$108,876
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