Construction Managers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $91,350 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.92
10th percentile $62,570
90th percentile $146,610
Employed locally 100
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,570
    25th
    $81,180
    50th (median)
    $91,350
    75th
    $107,760
    90th
    $146,610

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 128% Median Construction Managers salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $135,500
    California $129,000
    District of Columbia $128,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,190
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $126,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $124,850

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers$99,850
    Financial Managers$120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,810
    Chief Executives$168,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Ames, IA is $43.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.77 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Ames, IA is 14.6% below the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $62,570 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,180.