Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager Salary

$27.5K

$76K

$137.5K

$81,677

/year

$39.27

/hour

Preconstruction Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$81,677

Columbus

Ohio

$78,891

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    How much does a Preconstruction Manager make?

    As of Aug 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Preconstruction Manager in the United States is $81,677 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,570/week or $6,806/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Preconstruction Manager salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $116,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $121,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Preconstruction Manager varies greatly (by as much as 66500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Preconstruction Manager in your area makes on average $78,891 per year, or $2,786 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $81,677. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Preconstruction Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Preconstruction Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Preconstruction Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Preconstruction Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $34,960 (42.8%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $35,775 (43.8%) above the $81,677 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Preconstruction Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Preconstruction Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $117,452

    $56.47

    Whitehorse, YT

    $116,705

    $56.11

    Carcross, YT

    $116,637

    $56.08

    North Cowichan, BC

    $115,896

    $55.72

    Duncan, BC

    $115,451

    $55.51

    Oak Bay, BC

    $115,240

    $55.40

    Victoria, BC

    $114,752

    $55.17

    Alberton, PE

    $113,681

    $54.65

    Courtenay, BC

    $113,376

    $54.51

    Kelowna, BC

    $112,394

    $54.04

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Preconstruction Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Preconstruction Manager category.

    For example Vice President Painting Subcontractor jobs pay as much as $75,855 (92.9%) more than the average Preconstruction Manager salary of $81,677. If you're qualified, finding work as a Vice President Painting Subcontractor may help you make more money than that of the average Preconstruction Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Vice President Painting Subcontractor

    $157,532

    $75.74

    Construction Finance Manager

    $124,326

    $59.77

    Commercial Construction Project Manager

    $106,711

    $51.30

    Project Management Professional

    $102,682

    $49.37

    Construction Site Safety

    $90,623

    $43.57

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    Infographic detailing Preconstruction Manager salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $81,677 per year or $39.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.