What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Preconstruction?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Preconstruction jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Southhaven, MS (26.2% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Southhaven, MS $155,450 $12,954 $2,989 $74.74 Nome, AK $152,776 $12,731 $2,938 $73.45 Berkeley, CA $150,799 $12,566 $2,899 $72.50 Sitka, AK $148,365 $12,363 $2,853 $71.33 Wyoming, WY $146,881 $12,240 $2,824 $70.62 Fremont, CA $145,946 $12,162 $2,806 $70.17 Justin, TX $145,446 $12,120 $2,797 $69.93 San Francisco, CA $145,101 $12,091 $2,790 $69.76 Santa Clara, CA $144,641 $12,053 $2,781 $69.54 Sunnyvale, CA $144,544 $12,045 $2,779 $69.49

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Q: How much does a Preconstruction make?

The average annual pay for a preconstruction in the United States is $123,157 a year — that works out to approximately $59.21 an hour. The middle 80% of Preconstructions earn between $83,500 (10th percentile) and $165,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Preconstruction Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Preconstruction in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Preconstruction Manager at $20,324 (16.5%) above Preconstruction. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Preconstruction Manager $102,833 $8,569 $1,977 $49.44 Construction Site Safety $90,623 $7,551 $1,742 $43.57 Construction Project Estimator $78,419 $6,534 $1,508 $37.70 Steel Estimator $71,261 $5,938 $1,370 $34.26 Glass Glazier $42,924 $3,577 $825 $20.64

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Preconstruction Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$123,157

Columbus

Ohio

$118,958

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How much does a Preconstruction make?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Preconstruction in the United States is $123,157 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $59.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,368/week or $10,263/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $176,000 and as low as $59,500, the majority of Preconstruction salaries currently range between $100,500 (25th percentile) to $144,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $165,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Preconstruction varies greatly (by as much as 44000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Preconstruction in your area makes on average $118,958 per year, or $4,199 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $123,157. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Preconstruction salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Preconstruction 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 Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Preconstruction job is above the national average. Topping the list is Southhaven, MS, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $27,642 (22.4%), and Southhaven, MS, furthers that trend with another $32,293 (26.2%) above the $123,157 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Southhaven, MS, and Sunnyvale, CA, , 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 role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Southhaven, MS	$155,450	$12,954	$2,989	$74.74
Nome, AK	$152,776	$12,731	$2,938	$73.45
Berkeley, CA	$150,799	$12,566	$2,899	$72.50
Sitka, AK	$148,365	$12,363	$2,853	$71.33
Wyoming, WY	$146,881	$12,240	$2,824	$70.62
Fremont, CA	$145,946	$12,162	$2,806	$70.17
Justin, TX	$145,446	$12,120	$2,797	$69.93
San Francisco, CA	$145,101	$12,091	$2,790	$69.76
Santa Clara, CA	$144,641	$12,053	$2,781	$69.54
Sunnyvale, CA	$144,544	$12,045	$2,779	$69.49

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Preconstruction job category, we found that Senior Preconstruction Manager jobs have average salaries similar than Preconstruction jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Preconstruction Manager	$102,833	$8,569	$1,977	$49.44
Construction Site Safety	$90,623	$7,551	$1,742	$43.57
Construction Project Estimator	$78,419	$6,534	$1,508	$37.70
Steel Estimator	$71,261	$5,938	$1,370	$34.26
Glass Glazier	$42,924	$3,577	$825	$20.64

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Infographic detailing Preconstruction salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $123,157 per year or $59.21 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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