Construction Manager Salary in Louisiana: $124,000 Average

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Average base salary, Louisiana

$124,000 / year

≈ $10,350 per month · $59.62 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $114,000

25th percentile
$93,500Average
$124,00075th percentile
$142,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Construction Manager salary by state

Alabama$106,500

Alaska$158,500

Arizona$124,500

Arkansas$92,000

California$146,500

Colorado$133,000

Connecticut$138,000

Delaware$146,000

District of Columbia$145,500

Florida$132,500

Georgia$127,000

Hawaii$134,500

Idaho$114,000

Illinois$121,000

Indiana$121,000

Iowa$116,000

Kansas$124,500

Kentucky$115,500

Louisiana$124,000

Maine$122,000

Maryland$141,500

Massachusetts$161,500

Michigan$117,500

Minnesota$133,000

Mississippi$112,000

Missouri$125,000

Montana$122,000

Nebraska$111,500

Nevada$128,500

New Hampshire$143,000

New Jersey$156,500

New Mexico$119,000

New York$165,000

North Carolina$123,500

North Dakota$114,500

Ohio$113,000

Oklahoma$119,500

Oregon$142,000

Pennsylvania$125,000

Rhode Island$119,500

South Carolina$127,500

South Dakota$127,500

Tennessee$126,500

Texas$116,500

Utah$115,000

Vermont$113,000

Virginia$131,500

Washington$164,500

West Virginia$105,500

Wisconsin$125,500

Wyoming$108,000

About this role

Construction Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Construction Managers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.

Top skills: Management of Personnel Resources Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Critical Thinking Coordination Complex Problem Solving

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Construction Manager pay by experience level

Entry level$72,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$91,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$119,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$157,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$196,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+8.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

46,800

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Construction Manager salary by industry

Construction of Buildings

149,040 workers

$127,000

Specialty Trade Contractors

106,960 workers

$120,000

Nonresidential Building Construction

92,590 workers

$136,000

Residential Building Construction

56,450 workers

$112,500

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

49,180 workers

$133,000

Building Equipment Contractors

47,360 workers

$125,500

Utility System Construction

24,680 workers

$130,000

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

24,550 workers

$114,500

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

21,060 workers

$118,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

16,430 workers

$143,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Construction Manager pays 10% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,000

Supply Chain Manager$126,000

Administrative Services Manager$134,500

Facilities Manager$121,000

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120,000

Biofuels Production Manager$139,000

General and Operations Managers$139,500

Fundraising Manager$145,000

Medical and Health Services Managers$146,000

Gambling Manager$106,500

Careers related to Construction Manager

Civil Engineer$112,500

Solar Energy Installation Manager$89,500

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,500

Energy Auditor$80,500

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$110,000

Project Management Specialist$114,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Construction Manager make?

The average base salary for a Construction Manager in the United States is $129,000 per year, or about $62.02 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $91,500 and $157,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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