Construction Managers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,400 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.71
10th percentile $67,460
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 50
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,460
    25th
    $85,610
    50th (median)
    $103,400
    75th
    $134,180
    90th
    $156,000

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,080
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,830
    Financial Managers $103,580
    Industrial Production Managers $99,910
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,710
    Chief Executives $162,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Southwest Iowa is $49.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Southwest Iowa is 3.3% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,460 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,610.