Average Construction Manager Salary in New Jersey

Construction · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Construction Manager in New Jersey earns $115,000 per year, which is above the national average of $108,210. This translates to approximately $55.29 per hour, $4,423 biweekly, or $9,583 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$86,200	$41.44
Average (50th)	$115,000	$55.29
Experienced (75th)	$132,200	$63.58
Top Earners (90th)	$149,500	$71.88

Construction Manager Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$124,200	$10,350/mo
Jersey City	$117,300	$9,775/mo
Trenton	$112,700	$9,392/mo
Edison	$109,200	$9,100/mo
Princeton	$107,000	$8,917/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Construction
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Construction Managers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for construction professionals.

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