Construction Managers pay range in Lakeland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $176,860 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Lakeland earn between $80,940 and $140,210.
- $61K10th
- $81K25th
- $106KMedian
- $140K75th
- $177K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,560 | $9,797 | $56.52 |
| Median | $106,140 | $8,845 | $51.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,940 | $6,745 | $38.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $140,210 | $11,684 | $67.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Lakeland vs. Florida and the U.S.
Construction managers in Lakeland earn 8% less than the Florida average ($128,210) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $117,560 | $106,140 | $60,840 | $176,860 | 630 |
| Florida | $128,210 | $113,130 | $65,200 | $209,450 | 34,010 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Managers salary after taxes in Lakeland
On the average salary of $117,560, a single filer in Lakeland takes home about $91,533 a year, or $7,628 a month and $3,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Lakeland a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lakeland area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.1), so the average $117,560 buys what about $121,020 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lakeland ($46,140). A typical home costs $298,816, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Florida cities
Lakeland ranks 15th of 21 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($138,950).
- Miami$138,950
- Sebastian$129,510
- Naples$128,140
- Tampa$127,650
- Jacksonville$125,720
- Orlando$125,240
- Deltona$121,020
- Punta Gorda$120,100
- Palm Bay$120,010
- Lakeland$117,560
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Lakeland: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Lakeland?
$56.52 an hour on average, and $51.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Lakeland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Lakeland?
About $91,533 a year ($7,628 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,560. Florida has no state income tax.
Do construction managers earn more in Lakeland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9021; area Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (29460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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