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Construction Managers in Illinois
Considering a career as a Construction Manager in Illinois?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Construction Managers in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Construction Managers in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Construction Managers in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Construction Managers Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 12,730 Construction Managers working in the state.
There were 10,140 Construction Managers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 2,590 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,960 Construction Managers working in it, which means Illinois has more Construction Managers than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Construction Managers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 960 annual job openings, and 13,290 total jobs in 2026 for Construction Managers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 33,200 annual jobs and 448,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Construction Managers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Construction Managers ranged from $52,270 to $140,810 with $90,270 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.13 to $67.7. The median hourly rate was $43.4.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $43.89 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.49.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Construction Managers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Construction Managers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 10,510 | $92,090 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,880 | $91,750 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 500 | $68,500 |
| Peoria, IL | 340 | $88,490 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 210 | $66,590 |
| Rockford, IL | 210 | $78,150 |
| Springfield, IL | 160 | $79,760 |
| Carbondale-Marion, IL | 60 | $77,370 |
Top States for Construction Managers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Construction Managers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32,420 | $107,050 |
| Texas | 29,620 | $90,900 |
| Florida | 22,070 | $82,200 |
| Illinois | 12,730 | $90,270 |
| North Carolina | 11,220 | $97,290 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,050 | $96,010 |
| New York | 10,970 | $116,420 |
| Ohio | 9,330 | $91,130 |
| Colorado | 8,650 | $89,190 |
| Washington | 8,560 | $95,840 |
| Massachusetts | 7,390 | $102,410 |
| Georgia | 7,320 | $96,610 |
| Arizona | 6,970 | $85,890 |
| Maryland | 6,810 | $94,770 |
| New Jersey | 6,140 | $131,130 |
| Tennessee | 5,670 | $72,630 |
| Oregon | 5,590 | $92,100 |
| Virginia | 5,340 | $99,270 |
| Minnesota | 5,340 | $90,950 |
| Indiana | 4,800 | $79,710 |
Below are the states where Construction Managers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $131,130 |
| Delaware | $119,910 |
| New York | $116,420 |
| Rhode Island | $113,860 |
| California | $107,050 |
| Alaska | $106,370 |
| Connecticut | $105,430 |
| Wisconsin | $104,570 |
| Massachusetts | $102,410 |
| District of Columbia | $100,770 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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