Construction Manager Salary in West Virginia: $105,500 Average

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Average base salary, West Virginia

$105,500 / year

≈ $8,800 per month · $50.72 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $99,000

25th percentile
$72,000Average
$105,50075th percentile
$134,000

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 in the Management job family, focused on Construction Manager work. 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

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Construction Manager salary by industry

Construction

305,170 workers

$125,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

16,430 workers

$143,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

14,380 workers

$124,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,670 workers

$129,500

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

9,100 workers

$161,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

6,730 workers

$126,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

6,530 workers

$158,500

Utilities

3,880 workers

$150,500

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

How this role compares

Construction Manager pays 6% below the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,000

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$126,000

Administrative Services Manager$134,500

Facilities Manager$121,000

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120,000

Industrial 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

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 $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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