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CAREERS AND SALARY INFORMATION

Employment of construction managers is projected to increase by 17 percent during the 2008–18 decade, faster than average for all occupations. The Building Construction Management degree can prepare you for a variety of occupations.

Median annual wages of salaried construction managers in May 2008 were $79,860. The middle 50 percent earned between $60,650 and $107,140. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,000, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $145,920.

Median Annual Wages:

Building equipment contractors $81,590
Nonresidential building construction $79,950
Other specialty trade contractors $78,410
Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors $76,880
Residential building construction $74,770

The earnings of self-employed workers are not included in these numbers.

According to a July 2009 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, people with a bachelor's degree in construction science or construction management received job offer averaging $53,199 a year.

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