Retail Construction Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Construction Manager in the United States is $83,343 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,825
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,631 to $94,588
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,699
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Retail Construction Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $94,588 $7,882 $1,819 $45
Average $83,343 $6,945 $1,603 $40
25th Percentile $74,631 $6,219 $1,435 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Retail Construction Manager Salaries

A Retail 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Retail Construction Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Retail 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): $80,923
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,286
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,066
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,534
Levels Salary
Entry Level Retail Construction Manager$80,923
Intermediate Level Retail Construction Manager$81,286
Senior Level Retail Construction Manager$83,101
Specialist Level Retail Construction Manager$87,066
Expert Level Retail Construction Manager$88,534
$80,923 0 yr
$81,286 < 2 yrs
$83,101 2-4 yrs
$87,066 5-8 yrs
$88,534 > 8 yrs
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How Do Retail 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 Retail Construction Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,277.
  • California: $91,927.
  • Massachusetts: $90,702.

Top Paying Cities for Retail 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: $105,120
  • San Francisco: $103,969
  • Oakland: $101,778

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Biotechnology (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Integrating natural and engineering sciences to develop technological advances and products toward improving lives and health.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Biotechnology 25%
Pneumatics 25%
Preventive Maintenance 25%
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 Retail Construction Manager's salary.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Biotechnology
$105,845
27%
Preventive Maintenance
$83,343
0%
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Retail Construction Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Retail Construction Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Retail Construction Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Retail Construction Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Retail Construction Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$104,179$50.025%
Energy & Utilities$95,844$46.015%
Pharmaceuticals$95,844$46.015%
Aerospace & Defense$91,677$44.010%
Internet$91,677$44.010%

Retail Construction Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Retail Construction Manager

Salaries for a Retail Construction Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,184 in 2023 to around $90,129 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Retail Construction Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Retail Construction Manager Over Time

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$90,494
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