Project Management Specialist Salary in Minnesota (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$97,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $102,320
State Rank
#28 of 51
18,850 employed here

How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Minnesota?

Project Management Specialists in Minnesota take home a median of $97,860 annually — roughly $47.05 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $102,320.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $65,040 while the top 10% make $141,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,000 and $123,080 a year.

Project Management Specialist salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$65,040$31.27
25th percentile (early career)$79,000$37.98
50th percentile (median)$97,860$47.05
75th percentile (experienced)$123,080$59.17
90th percentile (top earners)$141,490$68.02

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories for Project Management Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$124,160
2New Jersey$122,980
3Delaware$122,190
4New York$121,040
5California$120,910

Working as a Project Management Specialist in Minnesota

Nationally, about 1,067,000 people work as Project Management Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Minnesota pay ($97,860) 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 Project Management Specialist make in Minnesota?
The median Project Management Specialist salary in Minnesota is $97,860 per year, or about $47.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,040 at the entry level to $141,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Project Management Specialists about 4% less than the national median of $102,320. Minnesota ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Project Management Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,860 a year. About 18,850 Project Management Specialists are employed in Minnesota. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.