Junior Construction Project Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Construction Project Manager in the United States is $139,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,207
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,700 to $151,745
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,807
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Junior Construction Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $151,745 $12,645 $2,918 $73
Average $139,156 $11,596 $2,676 $67
25th Percentile $121,700 $10,142 $2,340 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Construction Project Manager Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Construction Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $84,514
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,355
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,568
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,630
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,368
Levels Salary
Field Eng... Level Junior Construction Project Manager$84,514
Field Eng... Level Junior Construction Project Manager$97,355
Field Eng... Level Junior Construction Project Manager$122,568
Field Eng... Level Junior Construction Project Manager$117,630
Junior Co... Level Junior Construction Project Manager$140,368
$84,514 0 yr
$97,355 < 2 yrs
$122,568 2-4 yrs
$117,630 5-8 yrs
$140,368 > 8 yrs
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How Do Junior Construction 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 Junior Construction Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $154,074.
  • California: $153,489.
  • Massachusetts: $151,443.

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $175,517
  • San Francisco: $173,792
  • Oakland: $169,937

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Construction Project 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 a Junior Construction Project 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
 $146,114
5%
Consulting
 $146,114
5%
RFI
 $143,331
3%
Innovation
 $143,331
3%
Initiative
 $143,331
3%
Flexibility
 $143,331
3%
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How Education impacts a Junior Construction Project Manager's Salary?

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

Junior Construction Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Construction Project 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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Junior Construction Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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.

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$121,700
Average $139,156/year
$151,745
$10,142
Average $11,596/month
$12,645
$2,340
Average $2,676/week
$2,918
$59
Average $67/hour
$73
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $151,745 $12,645 $2,918 $73
Average $139,156 $11,596 $2,676 $67
25th Percentile $121,700 $10,142 $2,340 $59

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Salary Trends for Junior Construction Project Manager

Salaries for a Junior Construction Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,443 in 2023 to around $114,534 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Construction Project Manager salary trends, .

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