Construction Managers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for construction managers is $46.64 an hour ($97,020 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($114,990). Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction managers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.89 | $53,850 |
| 25% of workers | $35.76 | $74,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.64 | $97,020 |
| 75% of workers | $64.53 | $134,230 |
| 90% of workers | $94.00 | $195,530 |
Construction Managers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $101,780 | 970 |
| Bowling Green | $101,400 | 140 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $100,810 | 590 |
| Paducah | $97,660 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $92,360 | 60 |
| Owensboro | $91,550 | 80 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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)
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