Construction Manager Salary in Cleveland, OH
Construction Managers in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $101,440 a year — 12% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $78,186 take-home, or $6,515 a month.
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- Federal income tax$13,487
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,289
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,471
- Ohio income tax$2,007
- Take-home pay$78,186
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Cleveland? City residents also pay Cleveland’s city income tax — about $2,536 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $75,650 ($6,304 a month). Choose “Cleveland” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Construction Manager pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,560 | $28.15 | $48,405 | $4,034 |
| 25th percentile | $80,450 | $38.68 | $63,997 | $5,333 |
| Median (50th) | $101,440 | $48.77 | $78,186 | $6,515 |
| 75th percentile | $130,010 | $62.50 | $97,335 | $8,111 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,750 | $78.25 | $118,812 | $9,901 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $101,440 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median construction manager's $78,186 take-home pay has the buying power of $83,245 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Construction Manager jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.04).
Best-paying cities for construction managers, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #24 of 35 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $159,430 | $120,236 | $108,191 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $156,470 | $110,610 | $102,165 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $158,000 | $110,977 | $98,591 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $122,190 | $94,783 | $98,386 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $166,030 | $111,378 | $96,337 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $146,740 | $99,336 | $94,228 |
| 7 | Tampa, FL | $120,800 | $93,813 | $92,985 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $116,680 | $86,368 | $90,829 |
| 24 | Cleveland, OH | $101,440 | $78,186 | $83,245 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 35 metros →
About the job: construction managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Construction Manager salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Columbus, OH — $105,200
- Cincinnati, OH — $104,710
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make in Cleveland, OH?
The median construction manager salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $101,440 a year, or about $48.77 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $80,450 and $130,010.
What is a construction manager’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $101,440 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $78,186 a year ($6,515 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,007 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a construction manager?
Pay here is 12% below the national median of $114,990. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $83,245 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #24 of 35 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a construction manager afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 16% of a median construction manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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