Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,430 | $115,089 | +10% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.78 | $55.33 | +10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $115,041.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Construction Manager in District of Columbia is $126,430, or about $60.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Construction Managers is $115,089. District of Columbia is +10% above the national median.
Entry-level construction managers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,250 construction manager jobs on record and a median salary of $126,430, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.