Construction Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for construction managers is $52.98 an hour ($110,200 a year). About 5,860 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). Tennessee ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.63 | $65,780 |
| 25% of workers | $39.77 | $82,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.98 | $110,200 |
| 75% of workers | $71.10 | $147,900 |
| 90% of workers | $88.11 | $183,270 |
Construction Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $122,190 | 2,460 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $116,980 | 280 |
| Memphis | $107,710 | 670 |
| Knoxville | $101,910 | 730 |
| Chattanooga | $101,640 | 380 |
| Clarksville | $101,230 | 150 |
| Morristown | $99,970 | 70 |
| Johnson City | $99,010 | 80 |
| Jackson | $97,070 | 140 |
| Cleveland | $94,900 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $99,430 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,590 |
| Food Service Managers | $64,410 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $64,870 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,430 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $88,240 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,850 |
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