SOC 11-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Managers — Jackson
Jackson, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Jackson, MI the median wage is $105,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MI the median wage is $105,000. That is 8.7% lower than the national median of $114,990. Pay ranges from under $61,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $165,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,870 to $137,230.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $109,890. Of the 231 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,330 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $70,870 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $105,000 | −8.7% |
| 75th | $137,230 | +19.3% |
| 90th | $165,770 | +44.2% |
| Mean | $109,930 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $109,890 | 3,970 | |
| 2 | Flint | $108,760 | 280 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $105,670 | 320 | |
| 4 | Lansing | $104,010 | 620 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $103,810 | 290 | |
| 6 | Muskegon | $102,640 | 80 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $102,370 | 1,290 | |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $102,300 | 90 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $101,710 | 190 | |
| 10 | Bay City | $99,730 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $105,000 goes as far as $109,148 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,148US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,000 a year, 8.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,330 to $165,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $109,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Managers in Jackson, MI?
The median annual wage is $105,000, or $50.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,990, so pay in Jackson, MI is 8.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, MI earns more than $165,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $109,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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