Construction Managers pay range in Elizabethtown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,270 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Elizabethtown earn between $72,190 and $121,610.
- $51K10th
- $72K25th
- $92KMedian
- $122K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,860 | $8,405 | $48.49 |
| Median | $92,360 | $7,697 | $44.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,190 | $6,016 | $34.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,610 | $10,134 | $58.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Elizabethtown vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Construction managers in Elizabethtown earn 9% less than the Kentucky average ($111,410) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $100,860 | $92,360 | $50,950 | $159,270 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $111,410 | $97,020 | $53,850 | $195,530 | 2,990 |
| 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 Elizabethtown
On the average salary of $100,860, a single filer in Elizabethtown takes home about $74,406 a year, or $6,200 a month and $2,862 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Elizabethtown a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elizabethtown area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $100,860 buys what about $111,359 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Elizabethtown ($46,810). A typical home costs $253,920, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Elizabethtown ranks 6th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($119,200).
- Lexington$119,200
- Louisville$116,840
- Paducah$114,510
- Bowling Green$112,670
- Owensboro$102,090
- Elizabethtown$100,860
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 Elizabethtown: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Elizabethtown?
$48.49 an hour on average, and $44.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Elizabethtown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Elizabethtown?
About $74,406 a year ($6,200 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,860. Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Do construction managers earn more in Elizabethtown than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Elizabethtown, KY (21060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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