What are the main factors that influence a Construction and Building Project Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction and Building Project Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction and Building Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction and Building Project Manager's salary?

A Construction and Building Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Construction and Building Project Coordinator (4-7 years)earns $106,263, a Construction and Building Project Senior Coordinator (7+ years)earns $133,308, a Construction and Building Project Manager (7+ years)earns $123,001, a Construction and Building Senior Project Manager (7+ years)earns $153,314, a Construction and Building Project Director (7+ years)earns $210,939,

What are the highest paying states for a Construction and Building Project Manager?

Construction and Building Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction and Building Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $131,400, California $130,900, Massachusetts $129,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction and Building Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Construction and Building Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Construction and Building Project Director: $203,500; Construction and Building Senior Project Manager: $147,900; Project Manager Sr. - Construction: $147,872; Construction and Building Project Senior Coordinator: $128,600; Project Coordinator Sr. - Construction: $128,576.

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Construction and Building Project Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Construction and Building Project Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction and Building Project Manager in Rhode Island is $123,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Construction and Building Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,600 to $135,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,951

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Construction and Building Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,200	$11,267	$2,600	$65
Average	$123,100	$10,258	$2,367	$59
25th Percentile	$113,600	$9,467	$2,185	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Construction and Building Project Manager Salaries

A Construction and Building Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction and Building Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction and Building Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Construction and Building Project Coordinator (4-7 years): $106,263
Construction and Building Project Senior Coordinator (7+ years): $133,308
Construction and Building Project Manager (7+ years): $123,001
Construction and Building Senior Project Manager (7+ years): $153,314
Construction and Building Project Director (7+ years): $210,939

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Construction and Building Project Coordinator	4-7 years	$106,263
Construction and Building Project Senior Coordinator	7+ years	$133,308
Construction and Building Project Manager	7+ years	$123,001
Construction and Building Senior Project Manager	7+ years	$153,314
Construction and Building Project Director	7+ years	$210,939

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How Do Construction and Building Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction and Building Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,400.
California: $130,900.
Massachusetts: $129,200.

District of Columbia $131,400 California $130,900 Massachusetts $129,200 Washington $128,700 New Jersey $128,600 Alaska $128,500 Connecticut $126,800 New York $126,200

Hawaii $124,000 Rhode Island $123,100 Maryland $122,400 Minnesota $121,400 Colorado $121,100 Illinois $121,000 Oregon $120,500 Delaware $120,200

New Hampshire $120,000 Virginia $119,500 Pennsylvania $118,200 Nevada $117,500 North Dakota $117,200 Michigan $116,900 Wisconsin $116,800 Vermont $116,500

Texas $115,800 Maine $115,700 Arizona $115,600 Ohio $115,600 Georgia $114,500 Indiana $113,900 Wyoming $113,800 Utah $113,700

Iowa $113,600 Kansas $113,000 Louisiana $112,800 North Carolina $112,800 Missouri $112,800 Florida $112,300 Montana $112,100 Nebraska $111,800

Kentucky $111,700 South Carolina $111,200 Tennessee $110,900 Idaho $110,800 New Mexico $109,900 Oklahoma $109,700 Alabama $109,000 South Dakota $107,900

Arkansas $107,200 West Virginia $106,900 Mississippi $105,800

Top Paying Cities for Construction and Building Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $124,600
Albion: $123,500
Ashaway: $124,400

Adamsville, RI $124,600 Albion, RI $123,500 Ashaway, RI $124,400 Barrington, RI $123,200 Block Island, RI $123,900 Bradford, RI $124,300 Bristol, RI $123,700 Carolina, RI $124,100

Charlestown, RI $124,100 Chepachet, RI $123,900 Clayville, RI $123,500 Coventry, RI $123,500 West Greenwich, RI $123,900 East Greenwich, RI $123,400 Exeter, RI $123,800 Fiskeville, RI $123,200

Forestdale, RI $124,200 Foster, RI $123,800 Glendale, RI $124,200 Greene, RI $124,000 Greenville, RI $123,300 Harmony, RI $123,400 Harrisville, RI $124,100 Hope, RI $123,300

Hope Valley, RI $124,200 Hopkinton, RI $124,400 Jamestown, RI $124,000 Kenyon, RI $124,100 Little Compton, RI $124,600 Manville, RI $123,700 Mapleville, RI $123,900 Newport, RI $124,100

Middletown, RI $124,200 North Kingstown, RI $123,700 North Scituate, RI $123,400 Oakland, RI $124,000 Pascoag, RI $124,200 Pawtucket, RI $123,000 Central Falls, RI $123,100 Cumberland, RI $123,800

Lincoln, RI $123,200 Portsmouth, RI $124,100 Prudence Island, RI $123,800 Rockville, RI $124,400 Saunderstown, RI $123,900 Shannock, RI $124,100 Slatersville, RI $124,200 Slocum, RI $123,900

Tiverton, RI $124,500 Wakefield, RI $124,000 Kingston, RI $124,000 Narragansett, RI $124,100 Peace Dale, RI $124,000 Warren, RI $123,500 Warwick, RI $123,200 Westerly, RI $124,400

West Kingston, RI $124,000 West Warwick, RI $123,300 Wood River Junction, RI $124,200 Woonsocket, RI $124,200 North Smithfield, RI $123,900 Wyoming, RI $124,100 Providence, RI $123,000 Cranston, RI $123,000

North Providence, RI $123,000 East Providence, RI $123,000 Riverside, RI $123,000 Rumford, RI $123,000 Smithfield, RI $123,300 Johnston, RI $123,100

Construction and Building Project Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Construction and Building Project Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $137,803. While startup companies pay approximate $116,578.

Construction and Building Project Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$116,578
Growth Stage	51~500	$123,295
Established	501~5000	$133,074
Enterprise	5000+	$137,803

Construction and Building Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction and Building Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Construction and Building Project Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction and Building Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction and Building Project Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$153,875	$74.0	25%
Biotechnology	$147,720	$71.0	20%
Software & Networking	$147,720	$71.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$145,258	$70.0	18%
Healthcare	$141,565	$68.0	15%

Construction and Building Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction and Building Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$113,600

Average $123,100/year

$135,200

$9,467

Average $10,258/month

$11,267

$2,185

Average $2,367/week

$2,600

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Average $59/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,200	$11,267	$2,600	$65
Average	$123,100	$10,258	$2,367	$59
25th Percentile	$113,600	$9,467	$2,185	$55

Construction and Building Project Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Construction and Building Project Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Construction and Building Senior Project Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $153,400 - a projected growth of 25% over your current level.

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