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Construction Managers Salary in Nebraska

Construction Managers in Nebraska make a median of $96,760 a year, or about $46.52 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $151K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$97K
Median annual
$46.52/hr
Hourly rate
$65K
Entry level (10th %)
$151K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $97K get you in Nebraska?

Take-home$5,995/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,141/mo
Rent burden19%
COL-adjusted salary$96,760/yr
After rent$4,854/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Construction Managers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $65,080, 25th percentile $79,550, median $96,760, 75th percentile $123,090, 90th percentile $151,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$65K25th$80KMedian$97K75th$123K90th$151K
Bar chart showing Construction Managers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $65,080, 25th percentile $79,550, median $96,760, 75th percentile $123,090, 90th percentile $151,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level construction managers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K.Top earners bring in $151K or more - a $86K spread from bottom to top.

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Construction Managers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Massachusetts$148K+38%9,000
Washington$136K+27%6,550
Alaska$136K+27%1,600
New York$136K+27%8,170
Delaware$135K+26%680
New Jersey$131K+22%8,580
California$129K+21%35,790
District of Columbia$129K+20%950
Maryland$129K+20%5,780
Oregon$127K+18%4,440
Hawaii$123K+15%2,910
Connecticut$119K+11%2,790
Minnesota$118K+10%5,260
South Dakota$114K+6%980
Wisconsin$113K+6%4,990

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Frequently asked questions

How much do construction managers make in Nebraska?

The median is $96,760 a year - that works out to about $46.52 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,080, and experienced construction managers can clear $151,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $97K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,995/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,141/month (median of metro areas), which eats 19% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a construction managers salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction managers salary is worth about $96,760 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do construction managers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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