Construction Managers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
The median Construction Manager in Texas earned $99,600 in 2024, about 10% below the national median of $110,156. That gap is worth putting in context: Texas's cost of living sits just under the national average, at an index of 97. In practical terms, the dollar goes slightly further here than in most states, which closes some of that nominal difference.
The spread between low and high earners is wide. At the 10th percentile, wages ran $62,280. At the 90th, they reached $165,400. Top earners in this role make roughly 2.7 times what those starting out do. A construction manager's pay in Texas depends heavily on how senior they are, what sector they work in, and how large the projects they oversee tend to be.
The average wage of $109,570 sits well above the median of $99,600. That tells us a smaller group of higher-paid managers pulls the average up, while most people in the role land below that figure. The median is the more useful number for most readers.
BLS projects employment for Construction Managers to grow 8.7% between 2024 and 2034, which puts it in the faster-than-average category. Texas already employs 51,960 people in this occupation, one of the larger state-level totals in the country. That base, combined with the state's ongoing residential and commercial construction activity, suggests the projected growth figure is plausible rather than optimistic.
Salary distribution
Where Texas construction managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,390 and $131,570, with a median of $101,470.
Construction Managers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 364 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $110,791. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 74 | $75,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 92 | $95,839 |
| Level III — experienced | 80 | $121,399 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 104 | $150,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Construction Managers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Sr Technical Construction Project Manager | 31 | $138,054 |
| Trenmor LLC | Senior Cost Manager | 13 | $123,802 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | Project Manager (Civil/Construction) | 9 | $106,538 |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | Project Manager | 6 | $139,525 |
| Cadence McShane Construction Company LLC | Assistant Project Manager | 6 | $102,881 |
| Jacobs Project Management Company | Assistant Project Manager | 6 | $94,949 |
| Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. | Estimator | 6 | $90,761 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | Project Controls Sr. Associate | 5 | $90,085 |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | Project Executive II | 5 | $186,000 |
| TEXAS SPARKS CONSTRUCTIONS LLC | Project Manager | 5 | $110,573 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Technical Project Manager at Structural Technologies, LLC$102,325Fort WorthWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721520
- Project Manager at Flynn BEC LP$130,000Fort WorthWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721826
- Consultant at THE VERTEX COMPANIES, INC.$74,000DallasWage Level IDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721632
- Assistant Project Manager at Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.$90,709AustinWage Level IIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-719184
- Senior Specialist Estimating at Exential U.S., Inc$91,000PlanoWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715992
- Construction Project Mgr at Tesla, Inc.$160,000RobstownWage Level IVDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708159
- Project Engineer at Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc.$135,000Port ArthurWage Level IVDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26077-710737
- Sr Construction Project Mgr at Tesla, Inc.$128,776AustinWage Level IIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-704467
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Construction Managers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Construction Managers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 233 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Manager at a median of $110,573.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Cadence McShane Construction Company LLC | 125 | $110,573 |
| Construction Manager | Crusoe Energy Systems, LLC. | 32 | $90,449 |
| Project Engineer | DPR Construction, A General Partnership | 21 | $92,581 |
| Sr Construction Project Mgr | Tesla, Inc. | 13 | $121,399 |
| Sr Technical Construction Project Manager | Tesla, Inc. | 10 | $140,500 |
| Senior Cost Manager | Trenmor LLC | 6 | $123,802 |
| Senior Scheduler | Trenmor LLC | 5 | $126,630 |
| Consultant | THE VERTEX COMPANIES, INC. | 5 | $105,000 |
| Project Controls Analyst | Black & Veatch Corporation | 4 | $151,495 |
| Construction Managers | Tesla, Inc. | 4 | $79,794 |
| Construction Project Engineer | Alpine Construction, Inc. | 4 | $71,000 |
| Associate Director | Trenmor LLC | 4 | $148,315 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Construction Managers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 166 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $116,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 83 | $116,000 |
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 38 | $138,054 |
| Real estate | TEXAS SPARKS CONSTRUCTIONS LLC | 14 | $128,884 |
| Technology and software | Crusoe Energy Systems, LLC. | 12 | $172,500 |
| Energy and utilities | The Global Edge Consultants LLC | 11 | $125,000 |
| Finance and insurance | Rollingwood Assets LLC | 4 | $250,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 2 | $102,827 |
| Media and entertainment | Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. | 1 | $75,100 |
| Healthcare | Texas Children's Hospital | 1 | $142,043 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Information Ordering
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Coordination
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Management of Personnel Resources
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- 02
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- 03
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
- 04
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- 05
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
- 06
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- 07
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- 08
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for construction managers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Dallas$103,550
- Houston$103,530
- Austin$102,980
- San Antonio$98,450
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Construction Managers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Construction Managers in Texas is $101,470.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Construction Managers?
- The Texas median is -11.8% versus the BLS national figure of $115,089.
- What is the salary range for Construction Managers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,040 and the 90th-percentile at $166,800, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Construction Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Construction Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.