Construction Managers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for construction managers is $74.69 an hour ($155,360 a year). About 10,280 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($114,990). New York ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25% of workers | $52.35 | $108,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.69 | $155,360 |
| 75% of workers | $94.72 | $197,010 |
| 90% of workers | $117.59 | $244,590 |
Construction Managers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $158,000 | 12,120 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $152,100 | 310 |
| Rochester | $134,940 | 490 |
| Syracuse | $132,760 | 320 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $130,980 | 570 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $127,550 | 390 |
| Glens Falls | $117,930 | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $114,990 | 70 |
| Binghamton | $114,940 | 80 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $103,760 | 40 |
| Kingston | $101,860 | 90 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $164,120 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $95,980 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $138,830 |
| Managers, All Other | $167,200 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $99,390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,710 |
| Food Service Managers | $84,200 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $139,640 |
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