Construction Managers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Construction Managers *
U S |
$38.10 | $48.97 | $62.93 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$38.20 | $48.91 | $62.23 |
Central Minnesota |
$36.61 | $45.68 | $54.31 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$35.63 | $46.34 | $54.15 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$37.66 | $48.22 | $62.84 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$36.90 | $46.34 | $59.32 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$30.50 | $38.36 | $48.94 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$38.73 | $49.18 | $62.41 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 4,830 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Construction Managers most often work?
- Construction of Buildings
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 7,246 new Construction Managers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 448,000 | 499,400 | 51,400 | 11.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8,280 | 9,274 | 994 | 12% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,039 | 1,158 | 119 | 11.5% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 394 | 436 | 42 | 10.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 612 | 678 | 66 | 10.8% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 490 | 535 | 45 | 9.2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 479 | 527 | 48 | 10% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 5,363 | 6,026 | 663 | 12.4% |
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