Construction Managers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $168,140 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Jackson earn between $82,070 and $125,780.
- $64K10th
- $82K25th
- $101KMedian
- $126K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,740 | $9,228 | $53.24 |
| Median | $100,900 | $8,408 | $48.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,070 | $6,839 | $39.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,780 | $10,482 | $60.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Construction managers in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($108,110) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $110,740 | $100,900 | $64,260 | $168,140 | 450 |
| Mississippi | $108,110 | $99,520 | $63,610 | $161,580 | 1,640 |
| 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 $110,740, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $83,038 a year, or $6,920 a month and $3,194 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 Jackson a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $110,740 buys what about $124,360 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Hattiesburg pays the most ($119,140).
- Hattiesburg$119,140
- Jackson$110,740
- Gulfport$110,610
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?
$53.24 an hour on average, and $48.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $83,038 a year ($6,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,740.
Do construction managers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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