Construction Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for construction managers is $51.27 an hour ($106,640 a year). About 16,310 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). North Carolina ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.16 | $68,960 |
| 25% of workers | $40.38 | $83,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.27 | $106,640 |
| 75% of workers | $66.11 | $137,510 |
| 90% of workers | $84.95 | $176,690 |
Construction Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $119,980 | 760 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $119,700 | 3,020 |
| Rocky Mount | $111,060 | 190 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $109,230 | 100 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $107,200 | 5,450 |
| Greenville | $106,630 | 180 |
| Fayetteville | $105,640 | 320 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $105,450 | 1,000 |
| Asheville | $105,040 | 470 |
| Burlington | $104,470 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $104,470 | 270 |
| Wilmington | $103,810 | 830 |
| Winston-Salem | $103,750 | 710 |
| Goldsboro | $99,250 | 120 |
| Jacksonville | $98,920 | 180 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $114,410 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,180 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $61,430 |
| Food Service Managers | $74,080 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $173,870 |
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