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Construction Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$66.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,065/year ($8,255/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $93,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $110,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $177,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,910 Construction Manager jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Construction Manager salary of $138,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $99,065 — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
| Gross (median) | $138,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,909 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,575 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,681 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,065 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,255 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in New Jersey?
- The median Construction Manager salary in New Jersey is $138,230 per year ($66.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $110,230 and $177,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $138,230, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $99,065 per year ($8,255 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,910 Construction Manager jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.