Salary Range for a Construction Project Manager
Construction project managers coordinate the activities of subcontractors contributing to a particular construction project. According to Payscale.com, the average salary of a construction project manager depends largely upon how many years of experience he has in the field and the type of employer he works.
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Entry Level
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In July 2009, construction project managers with less than one year of work experience earned an average salary of $39,585 to $59,002.
One to Four Years
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Construction project managers with one to four years of work experience in the field earned annual salaries of $43,038 to $62,808 as of July 2009.
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Five to Nine Years
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The average salary range for construction project managers with five to nine years of experience was $53,500 to $78,691 in July 2009.
10 to 19 Years
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The income of construction project managers with 10 to 19 years of experience in the field was $61,613 to $92,951 in July 2009.
20 or More Years
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Once construction project managers achieved 20 years of work experience or more, their average salary range increased to $67,317 to $104,597 as of July 2009.
Employer Type
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In July 2009, the highest-paying employer of construction project managers was the federal government, which paid managers average maximum salaries of $95,629. Nonprofit organizations were the lowest-paying employers with salaries of $72,874.
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