Entry-level Project Manager I roles in construction typically fall in the $63k, $86k range, with the middle 50% earning between $69k, $83k nationally. Exact pay depends on market, company size, and sector, commercial and multifamily GCs tend to land on the higher end, while smaller regional firms may start lower.

Keep in mind that broad PM salary data online often averages $100k+, but that pulls in senior roles and non-construction sectors. For true entry-level construction PMs, the $75k midpoint is more realistic.

Location, GC reputation, and your background matter too. If you're coming from estimating or engineering, you may negotiate higher. If you're transitioning from outside construction, expect the lower-to-mid range while you build project experience.

At Amundson Group, we place junior PMs across commercial, industrial, and civil, and we see strong candidates moving into roles with clear growth paths beyond that first-year comp.