Outside Plant Construction Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Outside Plant Construction Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Plant Construction Manager in the United States is $145,255 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,522
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,100 to $159,004
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,392
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Outside Plant Construction Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $159,004 $13,250 $3,058 $76
Average $145,255 $12,105 $2,793 $70
25th Percentile $129,100 $10,758 $2,483 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Outside Plant Construction Manager Salaries

An Outside Plant Construction 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 Outside Plant Construction Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Plant Construction 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): $138,038
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $138,783
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,265
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,244
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,681
Levels Salary
Entry Level Outside Plant Construction Manager$138,038
Intermediate Level Outside Plant Construction Manager$138,783
Senior Level Outside Plant Construction Manager$141,265
Specialist Level Outside Plant Construction Manager$144,244
Expert Level Outside Plant Construction Manager$147,681
$138,038 0 yr
$138,783 < 2 yrs
$141,265 2-4 yrs
$144,244 5-8 yrs
$147,681 > 8 yrs
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How Do Outside Plant Construction 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 Outside Plant Construction Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $160,826.
  • California: $160,216.
  • Massachusetts: $158,081.

Top Paying Cities for Outside Plant Construction 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: $183,210
  • San Francisco: $181,409
  • Oakland: $177,385

What Skills Can Increase an Outside Plant Construction Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.84% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Scheduling 7.84%
Quality Control 1.87%
Accounting 1.24%
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 Outside Plant Construction Manager's salary.
  • Warehouse Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Warehouse Operations
 $152,518
5%
Consulting
 $152,518
5%
RFI
 $149,613
3%
Innovation
 $149,613
3%
Initiative
 $149,613
3%
Flexibility
 $149,613
3%
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How Education impacts an Outside Plant Construction Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Outside Plant Construction 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 Outside Plant Construction Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,882 and $147,121).

Outside Plant Construction Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Outside Plant Construction Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 20.7%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 53.2%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Outside Plant Construction Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Plant Construction 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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$129,100
Average $145,255/year
$159,004
$10,758
Average $12,105/month
$13,250
$2,483
Average $2,793/week
$3,058
$62
Average $70/hour
$76
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $159,004 $13,250 $3,058 $76
Average $145,255 $12,105 $2,793 $70
25th Percentile $129,100 $10,758 $2,483 $62

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Salary Trends for Outside Plant Construction Manager

Salaries for an Outside Plant Construction Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,659 in 2023 to around $117,724 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Outside Plant Construction Manager salary trends, .

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