Average Construction Manager Salary in Kentucky

Construction · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Construction Manager in Kentucky earns $104,000 per year, which is below the national average of $108,210. This translates to approximately $50.00 per hour, $4,000 biweekly, or $8,667 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Kentucky is 13% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$78,000	$37.50
Average (50th)	$104,000	$50.00
Experienced (75th)	$119,600	$57.50
Top Earners (90th)	$135,200	$65.00

Construction Manager Salary by City in Kentucky

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Louisville	$112,300	$9,358/mo
Lexington	$106,100	$8,842/mo
Bowling Green	$101,900	$8,492/mo
Owensboro	$98,800	$8,233/mo
Covington	$96,700	$8,058/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Construction
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 4.0%
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.87 (-13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Kentucky

Major employers hiring Construction Managers in Kentucky include Humana, UPS Worldport, Toyota, Kindred Healthcare, and Ashland Inc.. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for construction professionals.

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