Construction Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for construction managers is $64.02 an hour ($133,160 a year). About 34,750 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($114,990). California ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.47 | $82,100 |
| 25% of workers | $49.41 | $102,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.02 | $133,160 |
| 75% of workers | $80.80 | $168,070 |
| 90% of workers | $101.91 | $211,970 |
Construction Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $166,030 | 5,160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $163,040 | 1,850 |
| Napa | $138,730 | 180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $133,210 | 3,800 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $132,620 | 290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $131,680 | 10,120 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $130,700 | 580 |
| El Centro | $130,630 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $129,440 | 2,760 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $128,730 | 150 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $128,220 | 370 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $127,890 | 720 |
| Yuba City | $126,200 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $126,040 | 3,450 |
| Modesto | $125,800 | 380 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $124,700 | 560 |
| Vallejo | $122,630 | 400 |
| Salinas | $120,430 | 220 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $120,210 | 560 |
| Chico | $119,660 | 140 |
| Merced | $119,150 | 100 |
| Fresno | $118,500 | 910 |
| Redding | $111,500 | 150 |
| Visalia | $104,250 | 230 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $103,870 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 49,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $174,560 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $141,480 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,030 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $83,210 |
| Food Service Managers | $78,260 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $159,950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $210,280 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $210,230 |
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