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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191,430 | 1.1 % | $45.31 | $94,240 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.16 | $30.80 | $40.32 | $54.15 | $72.24 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $50,240 | $64,070 | $83,860 | $112,630 | $150,250 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 46,870 | 7.06 | $45.27 | $94,170 |
| Residential Building Construction | 28,020 | 4.74 | $43.95 | $91,420 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 25,540 | 1.55 | $47.13 | $98,040 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 11,050 | 1.55 | $44.23 | $92,000 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,640 | 1.80 | $44.05 | $91,620 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 46,870 | 7.06 | $45.27 | $94,170 |
| Land Subdivision | 2,690 | 5.14 | $51.82 | $107,790 |
| Residential Building Construction | 28,020 | 4.74 | $43.95 | $91,420 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 3,550 | 3.62 | $43.84 | $91,180 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 8,060 | 2.65 | $45.61 | $94,860 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traveler Accommodation | 40 | (7) | $67.06 | $139,490 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 270 | 0.02 | $60.40 | $125,630 |
| Waste Collection | (8) | (8) | $57.83 | $120,280 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 140 | 0.02 | $57.29 | $119,160 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 250 | 0.16 | $56.23 | $116,950 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25,430 | 2.52 | 1.67 | $38.15 | $79,340 |
| California | 19,270 | 1.38 | 0.91 | $53.08 | $110,410 |
| Florida | 13,770 | 1.94 | 1.29 | $47.25 | $98,280 |
| New York | 13,610 | 1.63 | 1.08 | $63.36 | $131,800 |
| North Carolina | 6,660 | 1.77 | 1.17 | $44.23 | $91,990 |

States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 790 | 2.55 | 1.69 | $54.33 | $113,010 |
| Texas | 25,430 | 2.52 | 1.67 | $38.15 | $79,340 |
| Maryland | 6,100 | 2.48 | 1.65 | $42.96 | $89,370 |
| Nevada | 2,290 | 2.06 | 1.37 | $47.38 | $98,550 |
| New Mexico | 1,540 | 1.98 | 1.32 | $34.00 | $70,710 |

Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13,610 | 1.63 | 1.08 | $63.36 | $131,800 |
| Rhode Island | 340 | 0.75 | 0.50 | $62.57 | $130,140 |
| New Jersey | 4,870 | 1.29 | 0.86 | $59.30 | $123,350 |
| Alaska | 790 | 2.55 | 1.69 | $54.33 | $113,010 |
| California | 19,270 | 1.38 | 0.91 | $53.08 | $110,410 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 8,320 | 1.67 | 1.11 | $65.43 | $136,100 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,890 | 3.16 | 2.10 | $39.86 | $82,910 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,110 | 2.55 | 1.70 | $39.98 | $83,160 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,200 | 1.91 | 1.27 | $45.74 | $95,130 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,200 | 1.83 | 1.22 | $51.81 | $107,760 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,550 | 1.00 | 0.67 | $49.18 | $102,290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,510 | 0.92 | 0.61 | $54.88 | $114,160 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 3,260 | 2.63 | 1.75 | $39.86 | $82,910 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,190 | 2.32 | 1.54 | $49.59 | $103,150 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,490 | 1.48 | 0.98 | $47.20 | $98,170 |