Construction Managers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,460 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Bismarck earn between $78,220 and $129,640.
- $62K10th
- $78K25th
- $101KMedian
- $130K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,160 | $8,930 | $51.52 |
| Median | $101,230 | $8,436 | $48.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,220 | $6,518 | $37.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,640 | $10,803 | $62.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Construction managers in Bismarck earn 3% less than the North Dakota average ($110,550) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $107,160 | $101,230 | $62,470 | $161,460 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $110,550 | $102,070 | $63,470 | $168,570 | 1,450 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $107,160, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $83,408 a year, or $6,951 a month and $3,208 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $107,160 buys what about $117,727 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($109,910).
- Fargo$109,910
- Minot$108,940
- Grand Forks$107,540
- Bismarck$107,160
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Bismarck?
$51.52 an hour on average, and $48.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $83,408 a year ($6,951 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,160.
Do construction managers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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