⚡ Quick Answer: What Are Construction Salaries in 2025?
Construction salaries vary significantly by role, experience, company size, and location. The 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report from CFMA Silicon Valley provides comprehensive benchmarks across all positions.
Key factors: Company size ($5M vs $500M revenue), geographic location (Bay Area vs national averages), experience level, and role type (field vs office). The full report breaks down salaries by position, percentiles, and region.
About the 2025 Construction Salary Report
This comprehensive salary report is based on data from CFMA Silicon Valley members and construction companies across the industry. As a CFMA SV board member and licensed CPA, I've seen firsthand how critical accurate salary benchmarks are for:
💰 Budgeting & Planning
Accurate salary benchmarks help you budget for new hires and plan for raises
🎯 Recruiting
Know what to offer to attract top talent without overpaying
📊 Retention
Understand if your compensation is competitive enough to keep your team
📈 Growth Planning
Plan for salary increases as your company grows and roles evolve
📊 What's in the 2025 Construction Salary Report
The complete report includes comprehensive salary data across all construction roles:
💡 Plus: Regional comparisons, company size breakdowns, and compensation trends from CFMA Silicon Valley members.
2025 Construction Salary Data by Position
Sample salary data from the CFMA Silicon Valley 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report. All figures show base salary ranges by region, with quartiles (25th, 50th median, 75th) and averages.
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The full report includes all 14 positions, revenue range breakdowns, bonus data, benefits analysis, and regional comparisons. Available to CFMA Silicon Valley members.
Chief Executive Officer
Project Manager
Superintendent
Controller
Estimator
Project Engineer
Foreman
Vice President
Regional Salary Comparison (Sample)
See how salaries vary by region for key positions. Greater Bay Area typically pays 15-25% above national medians.
| Position | Greater Bay Area (CA) | Western Washington | Southern California | All Regions Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | $300,000 | $234,000 | $266,250 | $233,842 |
| Project Manager | $150,000 | $130,000 | $134,960 | $125,000 |
| Superintendent | $168,000 | $143,731 | $135,000 | $130,000 |
| Controller | $192,805 | $142,800 | $150,000 | $141,700 |
💡 Bay Area premium: 15-30% above national medians for most positions
📊 Complete Salary Report Available
The full 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report includes:
CEO, CFO, COO, VP, Controller, PM, Superintendent, Estimator, and more
Salary data by company size ($25M, $50M, $100M, $250M+)
Bonus ranges and structures by position
401(k), insurance, PTO, and perquisites data
CFMA SV members receive the complete report • Non-members can inquire about access
Key Insights from a CPA's Perspective
As a licensed CPA who's worked with construction companies of all sizes, here's what I see in the salary data:
1. Company Size Matters
Salary ranges vary dramatically by company size. A Project Manager at a $10M company makes significantly less than a PM at a $100M company, even with similar experience. The report breaks this down so you can benchmark appropriately.
2. Geographic Premiums Are Real
Bay Area construction salaries are 20-30% higher than national averages. If you're recruiting nationally, you need to understand these premiums. If you're competing locally, you need to know what your competitors are paying.
3. Experience vs. Title
Two people with the same title can have vastly different salaries based on experience. The report shows percentiles, so you can see where your team falls and where you might be underpaying (or overpaying).
4. Total Compensation Matters
Base salary is just one piece. Benefits, bonuses, vehicle allowances, and equity all factor into total compensation. The report helps you understand the full picture.
How to Use This Salary Data
For Hiring
Use the percentiles to set salary ranges for job postings. 50th percentile is competitive, 75th percentile attracts top talent, 90th percentile is for exceptional candidates.
For Retention
Compare your current team's salaries to the benchmarks. If you're below the 25th percentile, you're at risk of losing people. If you're above the 75th percentile, you're paying premium—make sure you're getting premium performance.
For Budgeting
Plan for raises and new hires using the 50th percentile as your baseline. Add 3-5% annual increases, and budget for promotions using the next-level position's salary range.
For Negotiations
Both employers and employees can use this data in negotiations. It's objective, third-party data from CFMA—hard to argue with.
CFMA Silicon Valley Connection
This salary report is a resource from CFMA Silicon Valley, the local chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association. As a CFMA SV board member, I've seen how valuable this data is for our members.
CFMA Silicon Valley hosts regular events, networking opportunities, and resources for construction finance professionals. If you're in construction finance or operations, consider joining CFMA SV.
Upcoming CFMA SV Events: Check cfmasv.com/events for upcoming meetings, presentations, and networking events.
Get the Complete 2025 Construction Salary Report
The full report includes all 14 positions, revenue range breakdowns, bonus data, benefits analysis, and detailed regional comparisons. Available to CFMA Silicon Valley members.
CFMA SV members receive full report • Non-members can inquire about access