Construction project managers in the U.S. command a competitive market. The national average hovers around $97,800, $98,000 annually, with a practical working range of $75,000 to $150,000 depending on experience and market conditions.

Here's how it breaks down by level:

Assistant PM: $78K, $95K

Mid-Level PM: $95K, $135K

Senior PM: $135K, $185K+

Your actual offer depends heavily on project complexity, metro area, and sector. Senior PMs managing large commercial, industrial, or federal projects, especially in high-cost markets, regularly command $120K, $165K or higher. Some specialized senior roles, particularly in data center or heavy civil, exceed $200K total compensation.

At Amundson Group, we've placed PMs across commercial, industrial, civil, and energy sectors nationwide. The strongest candidates, those with proven P&L responsibility, strong schedule and change management, and client-facing acumen, consistently land in the $130K, $185K+ range, reflecting the true value senior construction leadership brings.