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Construction Manager Salary in Iowa (2026)
$47.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,901/year ($6,242/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,070 Construction Manager jobs in Iowa (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Construction Manager salary of $99,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,901 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $99,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,595 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,773 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,901 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,242 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in Iowa?
- The median Construction Manager salary in Iowa is $99,280 per year ($47.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,890 and $130,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $99,280, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $74,901 per year ($6,242 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,070 Construction Manager jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.