Construction Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $96,000 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.15
10th percentile $65,810
90th percentile $147,970
Employed locally 100
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,810
    25th
    $77,880
    50th (median)
    $96,000
    75th
    $128,300
    90th
    $147,970

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Construction Managers salary is 39% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Waterloo, IA is $46.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.93 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 10.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,810 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,880.