Construction Manager Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Construction Managers in Minnesota, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$123,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $114,990
State Rank
#15 of 51
5,800 employed here

How much does a Construction Manager make in Minnesota?

A Construction Manager working in Minnesota earns a median salary of $123,400 per year, or about $59.33 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $114,990 for this occupation.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $75,130 while the top 10% make $184,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $96,300 and $155,740 a year.

Construction Manager salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$75,130$36.12
25th percentile (early career)$96,300$46.30
50th percentile (median)$123,400$59.33
75th percentile (experienced)$155,740$74.88
90th percentile (top earners)$184,260$88.59

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Construction Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$155,360
2Washington$155,070
3Massachusetts$145,010
4Alaska$139,190
5New Jersey$138,230

Working as a Construction Manager in Minnesota

Nationally, about 380,000 people work as Construction Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Minnesota pay ($123,400) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Construction Manager make in Minnesota?
The median Construction Manager salary in Minnesota is $123,400 per year, or about $59.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $75,130 at the entry level to $184,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Construction Managers about 7% more than the national median of $114,990. Minnesota ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Construction Managers?
Yes on pay — Minnesota pays above the national median for this occupation, at $123,400 a year. About 5,800 Construction Managers are employed in Minnesota. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.