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Construction Manager Salary in Knoxville, TN

U.S. median $106,980/yr ($51.43/hr)

How much do construction managers make in Knoxville, Tennessee? Local pay tracks the national median but shifts with the mix of residential, commercial, and heavy civil jobs nearby.

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National benchmarks

Median$106,980/yr ($51.43/hr)
Hourly range$31 to $85/hr
Bottom 10%under $65,160/yr
Top 10%over $176,990/yr

Local pay in Knoxville moves with cost of living, union presence, and demand. The live figure above reflects what Knoxville employers are posting right now.

Pay by experience

Entry / Assistant (0 to 3 years)Assistant project manager, field engineer, or project coordinator. This is the 10th-percentile range. Many start here after coming off the tools or right out of a trade job.$65,000 to $80,000/yr
Mid / Journeyman manager (3 to 8 years)Running your own projects as a project manager or superintendent. This straddles the national median of $106,980. Commercial and industrial work sits at the top of this band.$90,000 to $120,000/yr
Experienced / Senior (8 to 15 years)Senior PM or senior superintendent on large or complex jobs. This is the 75th percentile ($139,330) up to the 90th percentile ($176,990).$130,000 to $177,000/yr
Foreman-turned-exec / GC ownerGeneral superintendent, project executive, or owner of a general contracting shop. Top 10 percent and beyond. Owners keep profit on top of a salary, so the ceiling is open.$175,000 to $250,000+/yr

Construction Manager jobs in Knoxville

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Construction Manager pay in Knoxville: FAQs

How much do construction managers make?

The median is $106,980 a year, about $51.43 an hour, as of May 2024 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The lowest 10 percent earn under $65,160 and the highest 10 percent earn over $176,990.

Do construction managers make good money?

Yes. With a median above $106,000, it is one of the best-paying jobs in construction, and you can get there without a four-year degree by working up from the trades through foreman and superintendent.

Can you make $100,000 as a construction manager?

Yes, and it is the norm, not the exception. The national median already sits at $106,980. Commercial, industrial, and union jobs push managers well past six figures.

What are the highest-paying construction manager jobs?

Heavy civil and industrial construction pay the most, with medians near $121,000. Senior managers on large projects, plus union, travel, and specialty work like data centers and refineries, clear the top-10-percent mark of $176,990.

Do you need a college degree to become a construction manager?

No. A degree helps on some corporate tracks, but many construction managers come up from the field. Experience, a strong safety record, and certs like OSHA 30, CCM, and PMP carry a lot of weight.