Construction Managers pay range in Sioux City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $194,050 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Sioux City earn between $83,810 and $143,840.
- $70K10th
- $84K25th
- $115KMedian
- $144K75th
- $194K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,530 | $10,128 | $58.43 |
| Median | $114,960 | $9,580 | $55.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,810 | $6,984 | $40.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $143,840 | $11,987 | $69.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Sioux City vs. Iowa and the U.S.
Construction managers in Sioux City earn 8% more than the Iowa average ($112,130) and about the same as the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $121,530 | $114,960 | $69,990 | $194,050 | 140 |
| Iowa | $112,130 | $99,280 | $65,260 | $167,250 | 3,070 |
| 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 Sioux City
On the average salary of $121,530, a single filer in Sioux City takes home about $90,320 a year, or $7,527 a month and $3,474 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $94,326 | $7,861 |
| Working in IA | $90,320 | $7,527 |
| Working in NE | $89,676 | $7,473 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included.
Is Sioux City a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux City area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.5), so the average $121,530 buys what about $140,572 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux City ($47,030). A typical home costs $225,213, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Iowa cities
Sioux City ranks 1st of 8 Iowa metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux City$121,530
- Des Moines$120,070
- Iowa City$117,110
- Dubuque$115,260
- Cedar Rapids$112,940
- Davenport$109,640
- Ames$107,290
- Waterloo$102,280
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 Sioux City: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Sioux City?
$58.43 an hour on average, and $55.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Sioux City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Sioux City?
About $90,320 a year ($7,527 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,530. Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included.
Do construction managers earn more in Sioux City than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (43580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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