Construction Management Degree Programs in Michigan (2026)

Q: "How much do construction managers make in Michigan?"

"The median annual wage for construction managers in Michigan is $103,230, below the national median of $114,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $79,830 at the 25th percentile to $133,400 at the 75th."

Q: "How many construction managers work in Michigan?"

"Michigan holds about 9,620 construction manager jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 380,360, and BLS projects about 46,800 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34)."

Q: "Do I need a license to work as a construction manager in Michigan?"

"There is no single national license for construction managers. What varies most by state is contractor licensing: some states license general contractors strictly, others barely at all, and the rules usually attach to the contracting entity rather than to the manager personally. On the academic side the recognized programmatic accreditor is ACCE. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state contractor licensing board before you enroll in any program."

Q: "Can I earn a construction management bachelor's online while working in Michigan?"

"Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state contractor licensing board."

Q: "What is the highest-paying area of Michigan for construction managers?"

"Among Michigan metro areas with published data, Detroit reports the highest median at $109,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "Is Michigan a good state for construction managers?"

"On pay, the state median of $103,230 sits below the national $114,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.89 means the occupation is less concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live."

Updated July 24, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Construction Managers in Michigan earn a median $103,230 per year, below the national median of $114,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 9,620 of them. Licensing runs through your state contractor licensing board.

Construction Management Pay and Employment in Michigan at a Glance

Metric	Michigan	National	Source
Median annual wage	$103,230	$114,990	BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile	$61,830	$69,690	BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile	$79,830	$88,550	BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile	$133,400	$151,640	BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile	$171,340	$189,440	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment	9,620	380,360	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient	0.89	1.00	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)	not published by state	8.7%	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34

How Michigan Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country

The Michigan median of $103,230 sits below the national median of $114,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.

A location quotient of 0.89 puts Michigan slightly below the national average, so the occupation is a little less common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.

Where the Jobs Are in Michigan

Metro area	Median annual wage	Employment
Detroit	$109,890	3,970
Flint	$108,760	280
Ann Arbor	$105,670	320
Jackson	$105,000	100
Lansing	$104,010	620
Kalamazoo	$103,810	290
Muskegon	$102,640	80
Grand Rapids	$102,370	1,290
Battle Creek	$102,300	90
Saginaw	$101,710	190

Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Construction management is a local-market career: the work follows the region’s active pipeline of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.

Construction Managers Wages by Metro Area in Michigan

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), construction managers wages in Michigan vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn	3,970	$109,890	$121,130	$64,160	$179,390
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	1,290	$102,370	$111,900	$61,910	$167,650
Lansing-East Lansing	620	$104,010	$112,540	$69,990	$163,870
Ann Arbor	320	$105,670	$117,300	$72,750	$171,440
Kalamazoo-Portage	290	$103,810	$114,310	$69,340	$164,830
Flint	280	$108,760	$113,600	$67,360	$162,410
Traverse City	210	$97,540	$106,870	$60,240	$160,810
Saginaw	190	$101,710	$109,570	$66,090	$165,820
South Bend-Mishawaka	180	$101,170	$110,210	$64,320	$169,820
Midland	110	$95,540	$112,820	$64,910	$173,030
Jackson	100	$105,000	$109,930	$61,330	$165,770
Monroe	100	$99,020	$105,530	$57,110	$158,870
Battle Creek	90	$102,300	$115,790	$61,180	$206,370
Niles	90	$99,550	$105,750	$56,300	$157,840
Muskegon-Norton Shores	80	$102,640	$112,540	$65,270	$166,260
Michigan City-La Porte	70	$100,320	$107,840	$63,690	$156,100
Bay City	70	$99,730	$102,790	$63,280	$155,990

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

All Michigan Metro Areas With Published Data

Ann Arbor * Detroit * Flint * Grand Rapids * Jackson * Kalamazoo * Lansing * Midland * Monroe * Saginaw * Traverse City

Licensing and Credentials in Michigan

Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state contractor licensing board that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.

Earning the Degree While You Work

Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.

Schools Near You

Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 9 schools within 356 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 9 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off: 25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher: 20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two: 15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working: 10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.