Construction Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,990 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Columbus earn between $77,020 and $117,690.
- $63K10th
- $77K25th
- $99KMedian
- $118K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,130 | $8,594 | $49.58 |
| Median | $99,110 | $8,259 | $47.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,020 | $6,418 | $37.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,690 | $9,808 | $56.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Construction managers in Columbus earn 16% less than the Georgia average ($122,830) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $103,130 | $99,110 | $62,920 | $139,990 | 200 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $103,130, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $76,984 a year, or $6,415 a month and $2,961 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $77,158 | $6,430 |
| Working in GA | $76,984 | $6,415 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $103,130 buys what about $115,492 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Columbus?
$49.58 an hour on average, and $47.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $76,984 a year ($6,415 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,130.
Do construction managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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