How much do construction managers make in Virginia?

The median wage for construction managers in Virginia is $119,110 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 7,290 jobs in the state.

Where in Virginia do construction managers earn the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $129,650 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Construction Managers Salary in Virginia

Construction Managers in Virginia earn a median $119,110 a year, 4% above the U.S. median.

Median in VA: $119,110 a year
U.S. median: $114,990 a year
Employment: 7,290
Location quotient: 0.73; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Virginia

10%: $79,940Median: $119,11090%: $183,980

Median (50%): $119,110 · $57.26 an hour
Mean (average): $127,200 · $61.15 an hour (estimate error ±1.6%)
10th percentile: $79,940 · $38.43 an hour
25th percentile: $96,390 · $46.34 an hour
75th percentile: $153,220 · $73.66 an hour
90th percentile: $183,980 · $88.45 an hour
Employment: 7,290 (estimate error ±5.7%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.77
Location quotient: 0.73 (1.00 = national share)

Construction Managers pay by metro area in Virginia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$129,650	6,630
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	$116,980	280
Richmond, VA	$110,350	1,270
Charlottesville, VA	$108,540	240
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$105,240	1,400
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$103,750	70
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$103,590	70
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$102,580	130
Winchester, VA-WV	$100,920	90
Roanoke, VA	$100,680	240
Harrisonburg, VA	$98,660	110
Lynchburg, VA	$97,620	120
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$96,180	70
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$95,040	80
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$92,050	120

H-1B filings for construction managers in Virginia

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

47 certified filings with a median offered wage of $137,738.

Frequently asked questions

How much do construction managers make in Virginia?: The median wage for construction managers in Virginia is $119,110 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 7,290 jobs in the state.
Where in Virginia do construction managers earn the most?: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $129,650 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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