Kentucky Median
$97,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#47 of 51
2,990 employed here
How much does a Construction Manager make in Kentucky?
Construction Managers in Kentucky take home a median of $97,020 annually — roughly $46.64 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $114,990.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $53,850 while the top 10% make $195,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,380 and $134,230 a year.
Construction Manager salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,850 | $25.89 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,380 | $35.76 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $97,020 | $46.64 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $134,230 | $64.53 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $195,530 | $94.00 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 47th out of 51 states and territories for Construction Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Construction Manager salary in other states
New York $155,360Washington $155,070Massachusetts $145,010Alaska $139,190New Jersey $138,230California $133,160Delaware $132,150Oregon $131,420New Hampshire $129,260Hawaii $128,910Maryland $128,330District of Columbia $126,430Connecticut $125,190Colorado $124,830Minnesota $123,400Kansas $120,810Virginia $119,110South Dakota $118,380Nevada $115,250Arizona $114,680Wisconsin $114,190Florida $113,130Missouri $112,230Georgia $110,810Tennessee $110,200Maine $110,070Louisiana $110,010Illinois $109,160Pennsylvania $108,250South Carolina $108,110North Carolina $106,640Indiana $106,390Utah $105,200Idaho $104,600New Mexico $104,550Montana $104,480Rhode Island $103,990Vermont $103,450Michigan $103,230North Dakota $102,070Ohio $101,980Texas $101,470Nebraska $100,820Oklahoma $100,690Mississippi $99,520Iowa $99,280Alabama $96,960West Virginia $95,740Wyoming $92,320Arkansas $86,310
Working as a Construction Manager in Kentucky
Nationally, about 380,000 people work as Construction Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($97,020) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Construction Manager make in Kentucky?
The median Construction Manager salary in Kentucky is $97,020 per year, or about $46.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $53,850 at the entry level to $195,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Construction Managers about 16% less than the national median of $114,990. Kentucky ranks 47th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Construction Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,020 a year. About 2,990 Construction Managers are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.