Construction Managers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $98,260 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.24
10th percentile $60,340
90th percentile $133,910
Employed locally 200
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,340
    25th
    $79,410
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $121,640
    90th
    $133,910

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 127% Median Construction Managers salary is 27% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$82,820
    Financial Managers$130,020
    Medical and Health Services Managers$100,520
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,500
    Chief Executives$159,580
    Managers, All Other$125,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $47.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.55 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 8.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $60,340 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,410.