Construction Manager Salary in Florida: $112,456 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Florida's 87 metropolitan areas, the average median construction manager pay sits at $112,456/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 11-9021. Because Florida sits at BEA RPP 100.8 (1% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $111,563 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: West Palm Beach ($128,950), Miami ($126,110), Fort Lauderdale ($124,279).
In 2026, the average median salary for construction managers in Florida is projected at $112,456, which is approximately 5.4% lower than the national median of $118,923. The highest paying city in Florida is West Palm Beach, offering salaries of $133,360, while Sebring presents the lowest at $87,142, creating a significant salary gap of $46,218. This discrepancy is often driven by factors such as local demand for construction projects, cost of living variations, and the concentration of high-value projects in urban areas compared to more rural regions. Florida's construction managers must navigate state licensing requirements, including the necessary certification and adherence to scope of practice laws defined by the state. The job market reflects a healthy outlook, with a projected growth rate of 3.42% annually, forecasting an increasing demand for construction management professionals. Key urban areas are expected to dominate this growth, with cities like Miami ($130,423), Fort Lauderdale ($128,529), Clearwater ($125,766), and Tampa ($124,931) following closely behind West Palm Beach. As the state continues to expand its infrastructure and residential projects, construction managers can anticipate ongoing opportunities within this sector.
Florida Construction Manager Salary Range
Overall salary range in Florida: $58,091 (lowest entry-level) to $255,902 (highest top earner)
Florida vs National Average
Florida construction managers earn 5.44% less than the national median ($-6,467/year difference).
Florida Construction Manager Salary Distribution (2026)
Construction Manager salaries in Florida range from $65,218 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $204,713 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $112,456. The Florida median is $6,467 below the US national median of $118,923. The average hourly rate is $54.07/hr. Approximately 22,293 construction managers are employed across 87 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$87,582
2025 BLS Actual
$108,737
2026 Current Est.
$112,456
2019–2027 Growth
+32.8%
Salary Trajectory for Construction Managers in Florida (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.42% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $87,582 | Actual |
| 2020 | $92,681 | Actual |
| 2021 | $88,906 | Actual |
| 2022 | $101,664 | Actual |
| 2023 | $100,473 | Actual |
| 2024 | $103,189 | Actual |
| 2025 | $108,737 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $112,456 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $116,302 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Florida metropolitan area, the median construction manager salary grew 24.2% from $87,582 (2019) to $108,737 (2025). At a 3.42% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $116,302 by 2027 — a total increase of $28,720 (32.79%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Florida metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.42% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Florida
Lowest Paying Cities in Florida
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sebring | $87,142 |
| Homosassa Springs | $100,566 |
| Plant City | $100,582 |
| North Miami Beach | $100,944 |
| Ocala | $101,217 |
Best Value Cities for Construction Managers in Florida
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Florida cities offer the most purchasing power for construction managers.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | $133,360 | 100.8 | $132,302 |
| Wildwood | $112,852 | 85.424 | $132,108 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $128,529 | 100.8 | $127,509 |
| Clearwater | $125,766 | 100.8 | $124,768 |
| Tampa | $124,931 | 100.89 | $123,829 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Florida
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $65,218 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $112,456 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $204,713 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Florida metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 87 Cities in Florida
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Palm Beach | $133,360 |
| 2 | Miami | $130,423 |
| 3 | Fort Lauderdale | $128,529 |
| 4 | Clearwater | $125,766 |
| 5 | Tampa | $124,931 |
| 6 | St. Petersburg | $124,257 |
| 7 | Sebastian | $120,391 |
| 8 | Naples | $117,640 |
| 9 | Sanford | $113,907 |
| 10 | Wildwood | $112,852 |
| 11 | Deltona | $112,221 |
| 12 | Winter Haven | $112,022 |
| 13 | Hialeah | $111,794 |
| 14 | Orlando | $111,704 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | $110,866 |
| 16 | Ormond Beach | $110,493 |
| 17 | Port St. Lucie | $110,411 |
| 18 | Daytona Beach | $110,305 |
| 19 | Kissimmee | $109,859 |
| 20 | Lakeland | $109,770 |
| 21 | Coral Springs | $109,555 |
| 22 | Pembroke Pines | $108,559 |
| 23 | Sarasota | $108,355 |
| 24 | Melbourne | $108,060 |
| 25 | Doral | $107,714 |
| 26 | Largo | $107,208 |
| 27 | Davie | $107,056 |
| 28 | Hollywood | $106,841 |
| 29 | North Port | $106,771 |
| 30 | Delray Beach | $106,543 |
| 31 | Miramar | $106,344 |
| 32 | Palm Coast | $106,266 |
| 33 | Panama City | $106,264 |
| 34 | Tallahassee | $106,171 |
| 35 | Boca Raton | $106,014 |
| 36 | Gainesville | $105,726 |
| 37 | Titusville | $105,644 |
| 38 | Pensacola | $105,633 |
| 39 | Cutler Bay | $105,628 |
| 40 | Palm Bay | $105,623 |
| 41 | Boynton Beach | $105,534 |
| 42 | Winter Park | $105,381 |
| 43 | Leesburg | $105,364 |
| 44 | North Miami | $105,315 |
| 45 | Port Orange | $105,284 |
| 46 | Fort Myers | $105,150 |
| 47 | Jupiter | $105,138 |
| 48 | Miami Gardens | $105,081 |
| 49 | Plantation | $104,885 |
| 50 | Aventura | $104,862 |
| 51 | Royal Palm Beach | $104,837 |
| 52 | Pompano Beach | $104,747 |
| 53 | Homestead | $104,726 |
| 54 | Key West | $104,704 |
| 55 | Bradenton | $104,520 |
| 56 | Tamarac | $104,499 |
| 57 | Apopka | $104,474 |
| 58 | Oviedo | $104,375 |
| 59 | Pinellas Park | $104,297 |
| 60 | Deerfield Beach | $104,220 |
| 61 | Cape Coral | $104,113 |
| 62 | Estero | $103,905 |
| 63 | Wellington | $103,868 |
| 64 | St. Cloud | $103,868 |
| 65 | Coconut Creek | $103,632 |
| 66 | Altamonte Springs | $103,517 |
| 67 | Lauderhill | $103,506 |
| 68 | Sunrise | $103,262 |
| 69 | Palm Beach Gardens | $103,253 |
| 70 | Margate | $103,219 |
| 71 | North Lauderdale | $103,088 |
| 72 | Haines City | $103,088 |
| 73 | DeLand | $103,039 |
| 74 | Bonita Springs | $102,933 |
| 75 | Winter Garden | $102,494 |
| 76 | Clermont | $102,438 |
| 77 | Crestview | $102,065 |
| 78 | Punta Gorda | $101,951 |
| 79 | Dunedin | $101,843 |
| 80 | Winter Springs | $101,794 |
| 81 | Ocoee | $101,769 |
| 82 | Oakland Park | $101,431 |
| 83 | Ocala | $101,217 |
| 84 | North Miami Beach | $100,944 |
| 85 | Plant City | $100,582 |
| 86 | Homosassa Springs | $100,566 |
| 87 | Sebring | $87,142 |
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Written by Michael Johnson, MS, CCM
Career Analyst
Michael has 10 years of experience in construction management. He specializes in project scheduling and cost control. He works with a mid-sized general contracting firm.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.42% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 construction manager compensation across Florida. State averages are employment-weighted across 87 metro areas — larger metro areas with more construction managerscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.42%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for construction managers (SOC 11-9021).
Compiled and verified by Michael Johnson, MS, CCM, a licensed construction manager with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov