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 |
$34.64 | $45.76 | $60.63 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$35.28 | $44.57 | $54.28 |
Central Minnesota |
$37.58 | $44.76 | $52.49 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$27.00 | $38.08 | $47.24 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$30.60 | $41.85 | $51.64 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$32.73 | $41.07 | $56.30 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$32.99 | $43.85 | $52.38 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$36.07 | $45.27 | $55.29 |
* "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 5,340 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
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 5,247 new Construction Managers to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 471,800 | 518,000 | 46,200 | 9.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6,714 | 7,256 | 542 | 8.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 662 | 754 | 92 | 13.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 349 | 322 | -27 | -7.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 624 | 669 | 45 | 7.2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 523 | 528 | 5 | 1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 395 | 405 | 10 | 2.5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,256 | 4,652 | 396 | 9.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.