Construction Managers Salary in New Jersey

Construction managers in New Jersey earn the most in Vineland (average $142,580 a year) and the least in Trenton ($139,290), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction managers average at $151,170 and the median at $138,230 for 6,910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,360.

Construction Managers average salary by city in New Jersey

Vineland$142,580
Atlantic City$141,400
Trenton$139,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Vineland	$142,580	$133,920	$107,740	$101,827	96
Atlantic City	$141,400	$126,700	$108,180	$101,096	99
Trenton	$139,290	$127,940	$101,720	$99,788	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction Managers salary in other states

Construction Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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