Construction Managers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $118,330 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.89
10th percentile $77,600
90th percentile $191,780
Employed locally 80
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,600
    25th
    $92,790
    50th (median)
    $118,330
    75th
    $141,400
    90th
    $191,780

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 155% Median Construction Managers salary is 55% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $133,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $130,050
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $129,050
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $126,590
    Fond du Lac, WI $125,130
    Madison, WI $125,010

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,460
    Financial Managers $134,660
    Industrial Production Managers $108,120
    Managers, All Other $104,530
    Sales Managers $125,890
    Medical and Health Services Managers $115,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Wausau, WI is $56.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.54 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Wausau, WI is 10.6% above 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,600 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,790.