Construction Managers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $189,900 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Augusta earn between $99,540 and $130,710.
- $73K10th
- $100K25th
- $108KMedian
- $131K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,690 | $9,974 | $57.54 |
| Median | $108,110 | $9,009 | $51.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,540 | $8,295 | $47.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,710 | $10,892 | $62.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Construction managers in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($122,830) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $119,690 | $108,110 | $73,420 | $189,900 | 770 |
| Georgia | $122,830 | $110,810 | $71,300 | $180,750 | 10,740 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Managers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $119,690, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $87,808 a year, or $7,317 a month and $3,377 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $87,808 | $7,317 |
| Working in SC | $87,762 | $7,314 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $119,690 buys what about $130,235 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 5th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Warner Robins pays the most ($127,470).
- Warner Robins$127,470
- Atlanta$127,350
- Brunswick$127,210
- Savannah$122,320
- Augusta$119,690
- Gainesville$115,950
- Athens$115,590
- Valdosta$104,380
- Columbus$103,130
- Dalton$102,620
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Augusta?
$57.54 an hour on average, and $51.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $87,808 a year ($7,317 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,690.
Do construction managers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9021; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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