9. New York
Annual mean wage: $114,330
Rank by annual mean wage: 5
Employment per 1,000: 1.547
Rank by employment per 1,000: 28
Job increase by 2024: 12%
Rank by job increase by 2024: 12
Average ranking: 15
New York has the same average ranking as previously mentioned North Carolina but it occupies a higher place on the list of best states for construction managers because construction managers are better compensated. The annual mean wage of $114,330 is fifth highest in America. Also, New York will see 12% job growth for the occupation, which means that 540 new jobs will be open annually during following years.

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