Construction Managers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for construction managers is $60.78 an hour ($126,430 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($114,990). District of Columbia ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.76 | $80,620 |
| 25% of workers | $49.84 | $103,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.78 | $126,430 |
| 75% of workers | $77.52 | $161,240 |
| 90% of workers | $100.81 | $209,680 |
Construction Managers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $129,650 | 6,630 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $175,720 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $94,080 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $155,140 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $137,470 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $107,390 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $156,730 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $185,220 |
| Food Service Managers | $81,680 |
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