Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Construction Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Construction Manager's pay leaves the most room in New Jersey — about $9,283/mo take-home against $1,656/mo typical rent — and the least in Idaho.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $9,283/mo | $1,656/mo | 18% |
| New York | $9,059/mo | $1,621/mo | 18% |
| Delaware | $8,564/mo | $1,321/mo | 15% |
| Alaska | $8,542/mo | $1,361/mo | 16% |
| Massachusetts | $8,740/mo | $1,716/mo | 20% |
| Washington | $8,429/mo | $1,641/mo | 19% |
| Oregon | $7,800/mo | $1,431/mo | 18% |
| District of Columbia | $8,251/mo | $1,900/mo | 23% |
| Connecticut | $7,807/mo | $1,483/mo | 19% |
| Montana | $7,285/mo | $1,031/mo | 14% |
| California | $8,105/mo | $1,969/mo | 24% |
| South Dakota | $6,928/mo | $910/mo | 13% |
| Wisconsin | $7,051/mo | $1,033/mo | 15% |
| Hawaii | $7,844/mo | $1,927/mo | 25% |
| Illinois | $7,029/mo | $1,246/mo | 18% |
| Missouri | $6,752/mo | $997/mo | 15% |
| Michigan | $6,800/mo | $1,072/mo | 16% |
| Louisiana | $6,702/mo | $1,028/mo | 15% |
| Kansas | $6,694/mo | $1,025/mo | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | $6,787/mo | $1,176/mo | 17% |
| Maryland | $7,257/mo | $1,683/mo | 23% |
| Maine | $6,670/mo | $1,104/mo | 17% |
| Minnesota | $6,784/mo | $1,230/mo | 18% |
| North Dakota | $6,436/mo | $911/mo | 14% |
| Kentucky | $6,414/mo | $918/mo | 14% |
| Oklahoma | $6,446/mo | $970/mo | 15% |
| North Carolina | $6,591/mo | $1,147/mo | 17% |
| Arizona | $6,856/mo | $1,419/mo | 21% |
| South Carolina | $6,540/mo | $1,131/mo | 17% |
| Indiana | $6,425/mo | $1,022/mo | 16% |
| New Hampshire | $6,819/mo | $1,424/mo | 21% |
| Virginia | $6,938/mo | $1,547/mo | 22% |
| Vermont | $6,499/mo | $1,207/mo | 19% |
| Colorado | $6,932/mo | $1,659/mo | 24% |
| Iowa | $6,169/mo | $932/mo | 15% |
| Rhode Island | $6,522/mo | $1,289/mo | 20% |
| Alabama | $6,187/mo | $967/mo | 16% |
| Georgia | $6,470/mo | $1,320/mo | 20% |
| Florida | $6,691/mo | $1,542/mo | 23% |
| Ohio | $6,048/mo | $986/mo | 16% |
| Texas | $6,389/mo | $1,328/mo | 21% |
| New Mexico | $6,069/mo | $1,034/mo | 17% |
| Nevada | $6,507/mo | $1,478/mo | 23% |
| West Virginia | $5,865/mo | $848/mo | 14% |
| Utah | $6,237/mo | $1,396/mo | 22% |
| Arkansas | $5,693/mo | $903/mo | 16% |
| Nebraska | $5,758/mo | $1,017/mo | 18% |
| Wyoming | $5,551/mo | $979/mo | 18% |
| Tennessee | $5,625/mo | $1,111/mo | 20% |
| Mississippi | $5,415/mo | $933/mo | 17% |
| Idaho | $5,516/mo | $1,163/mo | 21% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.