Construction Managers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,770 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Jackson earn between $70,870 and $137,230.
- $61K10th
- $71K25th
- $105KMedian
- $137K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,930 | $9,161 | $52.85 |
| Median | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,870 | $5,906 | $34.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,230 | $11,436 | $65.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Construction managers in Jackson earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($113,660) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $109,930 | $105,000 | $61,330 | $165,770 | 100 |
| Michigan | $113,660 | $103,230 | $61,830 | $171,340 | 9,620 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $109,930, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $80,699 a year, or $6,725 a month and $3,104 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $109,930 buys what about $119,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 10th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($121,130).
- Detroit$121,130
- Ann Arbor$117,300
- Battle Creek$115,790
- Kalamazoo$114,310
- Flint$113,600
- Midland$112,820
- Lansing$112,540
- Muskegon$112,540
- Grand Rapids$111,900
- Jackson$109,930
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 Jackson: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Jackson?
$52.85 an hour on average, and $50.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $80,699 a year ($6,725 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,930. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do construction managers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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