Construction Managers Salary
Construction Managers in Washington make a median of $155,070 a year, or about $74.55 an hour. The range runs from $106K at the entry level to $218K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.01), that's roughly $152,015 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,830/month, or 18.3% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $155K get you in Washington?
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What this looks like in Washington
Washington sits well above the national pay line for construction managers, local pay runs about 35% higher than the U.S. median of $115K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,830/month, 18.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.01) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Washington offers a genuinely strong financial position for construction managerss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Washington
Entry-level construction managers (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $155K. Top earners bring in $218K or more, a $112K spread from bottom to top.
Construction Managers salary by metro in Washington
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $160K | +3% | 110 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $159K | +3% | 4,010 |
| Bellingham | $157K | +1% | 210 |
| Longview-Kelso | $154K | -0% | 60 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $151K | -3% | 60 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $150K | -3% | 320 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $143K | -8% | 160 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $142K | -8% | 100 |
| Yakima | $139K | -10% | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $132K | -15% | 340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a construction manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Washington?
Yes — at the median salary of $155K, rent takes 18.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,830/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for construction managers in Washington?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new construction managers typically earn — is $106K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,346/month. At HUD’s $1,830/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is construction manager a high-paying job in Washington?
Local pay is 35% above the national median — $155K here vs. $115K nationally.
How does Washington compare to the national average for construction managers?
Washington pays $155K median vs. the U.S. average of $115K — that’s +35%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.01), the purchasing-power equivalent is $152K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do construction managers make in Washington?
The median is $155,070 a year, that works out to about $75 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $105,770, and experienced construction managers can clear $217,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $155K enough to live in Washington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,729/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,830/month, which eats 18.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a construction managers salary go in Washington?
Washington has a Regional Price Parity of 102.01 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction managers salary is worth about $152,015 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do construction managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.