Construction Managers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for construction managers is $47.73 an hour ($99,280 a year). About 3,070 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). Iowa ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.38 | $65,260 |
| 25% of workers | $37.93 | $78,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.73 | $99,280 |
| 75% of workers | $62.94 | $130,920 |
| 90% of workers | $80.41 | $167,250 |
Construction Managers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $114,960 | 140 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $103,920 | 1,020 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $102,360 | 460 |
| Dubuque | $102,240 | 80 |
| Cedar Rapids | $98,380 | 280 |
| Iowa City | $97,710 | 140 |
| Ames | $96,720 | 120 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $92,100 | 110 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 49,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,940 |
| Managers, All Other | $128,080 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,260 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $65,940 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $89,320 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $57,980 |
| Food Service Managers | $66,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,320 |
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