What are the main factors that influence a Construction Executive's salary?

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

How does experience change a Construction Executive's salary?

A Construction Executive's salary grows with experience: starting around $248,066 for beginners, reaching about $252,611 at mid-level, and approach $260,048 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Executive?

Construction Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Executive roles are District of Columbia $283,000, California $281,900, Massachusetts $278,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Executive roles make?

Salaries for Construction Executive level roles vary by specialization: Construction Project Executive: $256,521; VP of Construction: $255,602; Construction Services Executive: $255,530; SVP of Construction: $255,525; Executive Director of Facilities: $237,690.

Construction Executive Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Construction Executive make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Executive in Rhode Island is $265,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $127.

However, a Construction Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $331,101
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $237,400 to $299,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $212,272

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Construction Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$299,600	$24,967	$5,762	$144
Average	$265,000	$22,083	$5,096	$127
25th Percentile	$237,400	$19,783	$4,565	$114

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Executive Salaries

A Construction Executive'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 Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Executive'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $248,066
Early Career (1-2 years): $250,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $252,611
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $255,916
Expert (over 8 years): $260,048

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Executive	$248,066
Intermediate Level Construction Executive	$250,545
Senior Level Construction Executive	$252,611
Specialist Level Construction Executive	$255,916
Expert Level Construction Executive	$260,048

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How Do Construction Executive 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 Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $283,000.
California: $281,900.
Massachusetts: $278,100.

District of Columbia $283,000 California $281,900 Massachusetts $278,100 Washington $277,100 New Jersey $277,000 Alaska $276,700 Connecticut $273,100 New York $271,700

Hawaii $267,100 Rhode Island $265,000 Maryland $263,500 Minnesota $261,500 Colorado $260,800 Illinois $260,500 Oregon $259,500 Delaware $258,800

New Hampshire $258,400 Virginia $257,400 Pennsylvania $254,400 Nevada $252,900 North Dakota $252,500 Michigan $251,700 Wisconsin $251,400 Vermont $250,800

Texas $249,300 Maine $249,200 Arizona $249,000 Ohio $248,900 Georgia $246,500 Indiana $245,300 Wyoming $245,100 Utah $244,700

Iowa $244,600 Kansas $243,400 Louisiana $243,000 North Carolina $242,900 Missouri $242,800 Florida $241,800 Montana $241,300 Nebraska $240,800

Kentucky $240,500 South Carolina $239,500 Tennessee $238,800 Idaho $238,600 New Mexico $236,700 Oklahoma $236,300 Alabama $234,800 South Dakota $232,300

Arkansas $230,900 West Virginia $230,200 Mississippi $227,900

Top Paying Cities for Construction Executives

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: $269,300
Albion: $264,900
Ashaway: $270,300

Adamsville, RI $269,300 Albion, RI $264,900 Ashaway, RI $270,300 Barrington, RI $264,900 Block Island, RI $268,900 Bradford, RI $270,200 Bristol, RI $264,600 Carolina, RI $268,000

Charlestown, RI $268,200 Chepachet, RI $264,300 Clayville, RI $264,600 Coventry, RI $264,300 West Greenwich, RI $264,200 East Greenwich, RI $264,500 Exeter, RI $270,200 Fiskeville, RI $264,900

Forestdale, RI $264,600 Foster, RI $264,200 Glendale, RI $264,200 Greene, RI $267,100 Greenville, RI $264,900 Harmony, RI $264,800 Harrisville, RI $264,300 Hope, RI $264,900

Hope Valley, RI $270,300 Hopkinton, RI $270,400 Jamestown, RI $267,700 Kenyon, RI $270,100 Little Compton, RI $269,200 Manville, RI $264,900 Mapleville, RI $264,200 Newport, RI $267,800

Middletown, RI $268,900 North Kingstown, RI $264,100 North Scituate, RI $264,800 Oakland, RI $264,400 Pascoag, RI $264,300 Pawtucket, RI $264,900 Central Falls, RI $264,900 Cumberland, RI $264,900

Lincoln, RI $264,900 Portsmouth, RI $266,700 Prudence Island, RI $264,300 Rockville, RI $270,400 Saunderstown, RI $267,900 Shannock, RI $270,000 Slatersville, RI $264,600 Slocum, RI $267,900

Tiverton, RI $269,400 Wakefield, RI $267,600 Kingston, RI $267,600 Narragansett, RI $267,700 Peace Dale, RI $267,600 Warren, RI $264,800 Warwick, RI $264,900 Westerly, RI $270,500

West Kingston, RI $267,800 West Warwick, RI $264,900 Wood River Junction, RI $270,200 Woonsocket, RI $264,600 North Smithfield, RI $264,800 Wyoming, RI $270,100 Providence, RI $264,900 Cranston, RI $264,900

North Providence, RI $264,900 East Providence, RI $264,900 Riverside, RI $264,900 Rumford, RI $264,900 Smithfield, RI $264,900 Johnston, RI $264,900

Construction Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Executive'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$237,400

Average $265,000/year

$299,600

$19,783

Average $22,083/month

$24,967

$4,565

Average $5,096/week

$5,762

$114

Average $127/hour

$144

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$299,600	$24,967	$5,762	$144
Average	$265,000	$22,083	$5,096	$127
25th Percentile	$237,400	$19,783	$4,565	$114

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