If you’re hiring or job hunting in Texas construction, knowing the current market rates is essential. Whether you’re a contractor benchmarking offers or a professional evaluating your next move, this 2026 salary guide covers what project managers, superintendents, estimators, and other key roles earn in Houston and across Texas.
Construction Project Manager Salary in Houston (2026)
Construction project managers in Houston earn between $85,000 and $135,000 annually, depending on experience, sector, and project size. The average sits around $105,000 for mid-level PMs, while senior PMs on large commercial or heavy civil projects regularly exceed $140,000 with bonuses.
Data center construction PMs command a premium — with the Texas data center boom creating unprecedented demand, salaries for experienced data center PMs have pushed to $130,000–$160,000 in the Houston metro area.
Construction Superintendent Salary in Texas (2026)
Superintendents remain the backbone of field operations, and their pay reflects it. In Houston, construction superintendents earn $90,000 to $130,000, with an average of $96,700 statewide. Top earners — particularly those running large heavy civil or infrastructure projects — can reach $133,000+.
The ongoing labor shortage means experienced supers have significant negotiating power. We’re seeing candidates receive multiple offers within days of entering the market.
Construction Estimator Salary in Houston (2026)
Estimators in Houston earn between $75,000 and $120,000, with an average around $86,000 for mid-career professionals. Senior estimators with heavy civil or preconstruction expertise regularly earn above $110,000. The growing complexity of bids — particularly in data center and infrastructure work — has pushed estimator pay upward across the board.
Other Key Roles
Safety Managers: $80,000–$110,000 in Houston. OSHA certifications and multi-site experience command the top end.
Field Engineers: $65,000–$90,000 for entry to mid-level. Opportunities to advance quickly given the talent shortage.
Project Engineers: $75,000–$105,000. Those with both field and office experience are highly sought after.
What’s Driving Salaries Up in 2026?
Three factors are pushing construction salaries higher in Texas:
- Labor shortage: The industry needs 349,000+ additional workers nationally, and Texas is one of the most impacted states.
- Data center boom: Texas is projected to surpass Virginia as the #1 data center market, with 962+ planned sites creating massive demand.
- Infrastructure spending: Federal infrastructure dollars continue flowing into Texas highway, bridge, and water projects.
Need Help Hiring or Finding Your Next Role?
Amundson Group is Houston’s specialist construction recruiting firm. Whether you’re a contractor looking to hire a superintendent next week or a PM exploring your market value, reach out to our team for a confidential conversation. We place talent across heavy civil, commercial, data center, and multi-family construction throughout Texas.
