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Project Manager Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$97,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.05/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
18,850
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,228 #33 of 51

Project Manager pay in Minnesota, explained

Project managers in Minnesota earn a median of $97,860 per year ($47.05 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $65,040, while the most experienced project managers reach about $141,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $97,860 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $97,860 is worth about $99,228 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #33 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,040
$31.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,860
$47.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$141,490
$68.02/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $97,860 $99,228
Wisconsin $97,580 $103,704 +$280
Iowa $96,540 $110,002 +$1,320
North Dakota $96,160 $108,095 +$1,700
South Dakota $82,250 $92,848 +$15,610

Project Manager in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Minnesota?

Project managers in Minnesota earn a median of $97,860 per year ($47.05 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay project managers well?

At $97,860, Minnesota pays 4% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 18,850 work in the state.

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