Construction Manager Salary in St. Louis, MO
Construction Managers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $116,680 a year — 1% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $86,368 take-home, or $7,197 a month.
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- Federal income tax$16,840
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,234
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,692
- Missouri income tax$4,547
- Take-home pay$86,368
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $1,167 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $85,201 ($7,100 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Construction Manager pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,450 | $34.83 | $57,331 | $4,778 |
| 25th percentile | $92,670 | $44.55 | $70,605 | $5,884 |
| Median (50th) | $116,680 | $56.10 | $86,368 | $7,197 |
| 75th percentile | $139,630 | $67.13 | $101,078 | $8,423 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $169,720 | $81.60 | $120,230 | $10,019 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $116,680 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median construction manager's $86,368 take-home pay has the buying power of $90,829 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.88).
Best-paying cities for construction managers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #8 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 |
*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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make in St. Louis, MO?
The median construction manager salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $116,680 a year, or about $56.10 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $92,670 and $139,630.
What is a construction manager’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $116,680 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $86,368 a year ($7,197 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,547 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a construction manager?
Pay here is 1% above the national median of $114,990. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $90,829 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #8 of 35 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a construction manager afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median construction manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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