SOC 11-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Managers — Kansas
Kansas · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Construction Managers in Kansas is $120,810 per year, close to the national median of $114,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Construction Managers in Kansas is $120,810 per year, close to the national median of $114,990 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $97,940 and $133,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $77,310 and the ninetieth at $163,130.
The area has 2,960 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Kansas ranks number 16th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Topeka records the highest median at $123,180. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,310 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $97,940 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $120,810 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $133,910 | +16.5% |
| 90th | $163,130 | +41.9% |
| Mean | $120,510 | +4.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $120,810 goes as far as $134,084 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,084US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,810 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,310 to $163,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,960 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $123,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Managers in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $120,810, or $58.08 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 Kansas is 5.1% higher. 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 Kansas earns more than $163,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,310 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 Topeka, at $123,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,960 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. 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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