Construction Managers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for construction managers is $52.04 an hour ($108,250 a year). About 6,840 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.55 | $78,100 |
| 25% of workers | $44.95 | $93,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.04 | $108,250 |
| 75% of workers | $66.58 | $138,490 |
| 90% of workers | $83.25 | $173,160 |
Construction Managers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $124,990 | 3,390 |
| Reading | $115,480 | 160 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $112,900 | 360 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $108,500 | 210 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $106,720 | 350 |
| York-Hanover | $105,870 | 410 |
| Pittsburgh | $103,420 | 1,420 |
| Williamsport | $102,280 | 50 |
| State College | $101,970 | 90 |
| Lancaster | $101,490 | 440 |
| Gettysburg | $98,930 | 50 |
| Erie | $97,190 | 70 |
| Lebanon | $96,700 | 40 |
| Chambersburg | $94,190 | 50 |
| Altoona | $93,460 | 80 |
| Johnstown | $81,700 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,670 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,600 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $118,710 |
| Food Service Managers | $64,750 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,280 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,690 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $65,680 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,740 |
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