Construction Managers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $179,150 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Baton Rouge earn between $97,350 and $154,400.
- $76K10th
- $97K25th
- $119KMedian
- $154K75th
- $179K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,110 | $10,592 | $61.11 |
| Median | $118,770 | $9,898 | $57.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,350 | $8,112 | $46.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $154,400 | $12,867 | $74.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Construction managers in Baton Rouge earn 6% more than the Louisiana average ($119,740) and about the same as the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $127,110 | $118,770 | $75,660 | $179,150 | 2,170 |
| Louisiana | $119,740 | $110,010 | $66,790 | $173,910 | 5,530 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $127,110, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $94,719 a year, or $7,893 a month and $3,643 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $127,110 buys what about $140,020 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baton Rouge$127,110
- New Orleans$125,760
- Slidell$119,200
- Shreveport$117,040
- Lake Charles$115,200
- Lafayette$111,730
- Monroe$107,470
- Houma$107,380
- Alexandria$106,810
- Hammond$102,180
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$61.11 an hour on average, and $57.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $94,719 a year ($7,893 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,110.
Do construction managers earn more in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.17, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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