Construction Managers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,050 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Jackson earn between $71,280 and $123,900.
- $61K10th
- $71K25th
- $97KMedian
- $124K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,970 | $8,998 | $51.91 |
| Median | $97,070 | $8,089 | $46.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,280 | $5,940 | $34.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,900 | $10,325 | $59.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Construction managers in Jackson earn 12% less than the Tennessee average ($122,250) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $107,970 | $97,070 | $61,080 | $163,050 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $122,250 | $110,200 | $65,780 | $183,270 | 5,860 |
| 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 $107,970, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $84,787 a year, or $7,066 a month and $3,261 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $107,970 buys what about $126,248 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 10th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($130,470).
- Nashville$130,470
- Kingsport$122,760
- Morristown$121,590
- Johnson City$117,490
- Memphis$117,380
- Knoxville$114,370
- Cleveland$114,320
- Clarksville$113,950
- Chattanooga$113,010
- Jackson$107,970
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?
$51.91 an hour on average, and $46.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $84,787 a year ($7,066 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,970. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do construction managers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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