Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $133,160 | $115,089 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $64.02 | $55.33 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $120,289.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Construction Manager in California is $133,160, or about $64.02 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Construction Managers is $115,089. California is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level construction managers in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 34,750 construction manager jobs on record and a median salary of $133,160, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.