Construction Managers wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Construction Managers job reaches Level III at $115,170 to $167,919 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-9021 · 4 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$101,172$131,831$162,490$193,149
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$81,724$110,199$138,653$167,128
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$106,725$137,322$167,919$198,516
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$73,840$94,495$115,170$135,824

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What this occupation covers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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