Construction Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Engineering Manager in the United States is $118,768 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,171 to $129,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,613
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Construction Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $129,863 $10,822 $2,497 $62
Average $118,768 $9,897 $2,284 $57
25th Percentile $107,171 $8,931 $2,061 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Engineering Manager Salaries

A Construction Engineering 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Engineering 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,039
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,259
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,246
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,185
  • Expert (over 8 years): $144,630
Levels Salary
Field Eng... Level Construction Engineering Manager$87,039
Field Eng... Level Construction Engineering Manager$100,259
Field Eng... Level Construction Engineering Manager$126,246
Construct... Level Construction Engineering Manager$121,185
Field Eng... Level Construction Engineering Manager$144,630
$87,039 0 yr
$100,259 < 2 yrs
$126,246 2-4 yrs
$121,185 5-8 yrs
$144,630 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Engineering 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:

  • San Jose: $149,802
  • San Francisco: $148,162
  • Oakland: $145,039

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.51% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
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Leadership 11.51%
CPR 3.01%
Early Childhood Education 1.84%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Clinical Research: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $133,020
12%
Clinical Research
 $130,645
10%
RFI
 $129,457
9%
Continuous Improvement
 $128,269
8%
Verbal Communication
 $128,269
8%
Risk Management
 $127,082
7%
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Construction Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Construction Engineering Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Engineering Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$178,152$86.050%
Energy & Utilities$154,398$74.030%
MFG Durable$142,522$69.020%
Business Services$136,583$66.015%
Healthcare$124,706$60.05%

How Education impacts a Construction Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Engineering Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $114,418 and $123,406).

Construction Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 55.6%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Engineering 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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$107,171
Average $118,768/year
$129,863
$8,931
Average $9,897/month
$10,822
$2,061
Average $2,284/week
$2,497
$52
Average $57/hour
$62
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $129,863 $10,822 $2,497 $62
Average $118,768 $9,897 $2,284 $57
25th Percentile $107,171 $8,931 $2,061 $52

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Salary Trends for Construction Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Construction Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,654 in 2023 to around $100,583 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Engineering Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Engineering Manager Over Time

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2024 $101,724
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