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Construction Managers Salary in Washington

What Construction Managers earn in Washington, labor market by labor market, and what is left after taxes and living costs in 3 counties.

Average in WA
$152,145
local median wages, weighted
Rank among states
3 of 23
published states
Workers in state
8,340
BLS employment estimate
Wage areas
1
3 counties

Pay by labor market in Washington

Construction Managers pay by wage area in Washington
Wage areaMedian wageTake-home payMargin per yearLargest county
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$159,430$119,903$86,693King County, WA

Counties ranked by what is left after the basics

Construction Managers in Washington counties, by yearly margin
#CountyMedian wageTake-home payMargin per year
1Pierce County, WA$159,430$119,903$92,669
2King County, WA$159,430$119,903$86,693
3Snohomish County, WA$159,430$119,903$86,693

Construction Managers pay in Washington

The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Construction Managers in Washington is $152,145, based on 8,340 workers. Among the 23 states with published data, that ranks number 3. The BLS national median for the occupation is $114,990, so Washington averages 32.3% above it.

Published data for Washington currently covers the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area, with a local median wage of $159,430.

Cost of living for Construction Managers in Washington

We compare 3 Washington counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin, $92,669. Snohomish County, WA leaves the smallest, $86,693. The median wage covers all four basics in 3 of the 3 counties.

Construction Managers in other states

The states with the highest average local median wages for Construction Managers are New Hampshire ($155,071), New York ($152,647), Massachusetts ($149,711) and New Jersey ($148,943).

Frequently asked questions: Construction Managers in Washington

How much do Construction Managers earn in Washington?

The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $152,145.

Which Washington county is best for Construction Managers?

Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($92,669). King County, WA follows at $86,693.