Construction Managers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for construction managers is $52.89 an hour ($110,010 a year). About 5,530 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). Louisiana ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.11 | $66,790 |
| 25% of workers | $43.49 | $90,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.89 | $110,010 |
| 75% of workers | $66.21 | $137,710 |
| 90% of workers | $83.61 | $173,910 |
Construction Managers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $122,050 | 800 |
| Baton Rouge | $118,770 | 2,170 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $110,800 | 200 |
| Lake Charles | $108,590 | 360 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $107,290 | 300 |
| Lafayette | $102,360 | 330 |
| Monroe | $101,750 | 140 |
| Alexandria | $98,410 | 80 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $97,790 | 430 |
| Hammond | $96,490 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $103,140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,550 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,360 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $98,840 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $49,990 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,090 |
| Food Service Managers | $61,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 |
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