Assistant Construction Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Construction Project Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Construction Project Manager in the United States is $64,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,723
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,353 to $70,510
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,408
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $59,353 10% $54,408 90% $75,723 75% $70,510 $64,785 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,510 $5,876 $1,356 $34
Average $64,785 $5,399 $1,246 $31
25th Percentile $59,353 $4,946 $1,141 $29
Check out Assistant Construction Project Manager Job Openings in the United States
Senior Construction Project Manager, CES

Constellation Energy - ANNAPOLIS, MD

Construction Project Manager

Raleigh Enterprises - WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Construction Project Manager/Analyst

SJS Executives LLC - LONG BEACH, CA

Construction Project Manager

SJS Executives LLC - SIOUX FALLS, SD

Search More Assistant Construction Project Manager Jobs in the United States
Select State
Select City
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries

An Assistant Construction 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Construction 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,953
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,532
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,795
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,048
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,216
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$63,953
Intermediate Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$64,532
Senior Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$65,795
Specialist Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$66,048
Expert Level Assistant Construction Project Manager$66,216
$63,953 0 yr
$64,532 < 2 yrs
$65,795 2-4 yrs
$66,048 5-8 yrs
$66,216 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Construction 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:

  • San Jose: $81,713
  • San Francisco: $80,910
  • Oakland: $79,115

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Construction Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.65% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.65%
Billing 2.68%
PowerPoint 1.71%
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 an Assistant Construction Project Manager's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Contract Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $70,616
9%
Collaboration
 $69,320
7%
Contract Compliance
 $68,672
6%
Commitment
 $68,672
6%
Pricing
 $68,672
6%
Analysis
 $68,024
5%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an Assistant Construction Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Construction Project 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 an Assistant Construction Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,248 and $67,455).

Assistant Construction Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Construction Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.5%
High School 23.9%
Associates 27.4%
Bachelors 37.2%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 2.7%
view as graph

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

Understanding how an Assistant Construction 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on January 01, 2026
$59,353
Average $64,785/year
$70,510
$4,946
Average $5,399/month
$5,876
$1,141
Average $1,246/week
$1,356
$29
Average $31/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $70,510 $5,876 $1,356 $34
Average $64,785 $5,399 $1,246 $31
25th Percentile $59,353 $4,946 $1,141 $29

Salaries of jobs related to Assistant Construction Project Manager

Salary Trends for Assistant Construction Project Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Construction Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,399 in 2023 to around $62,005 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Construction Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Construction Project Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$62,399
2024
$62,535
2025
$62,005
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $62,399
2024 $62,535
2025 $62,005
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Assistant Construction Project Manager

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Assistant Construction Project Manager

Here are companies hiring for Assistant Construction Project Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant Construction Project Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Construction Project Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst