Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,860 | $104,968 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.05 | $50.47 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $99,249.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $105,600 | $71,500 | $159,500 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Minnesota is $97,860, or about $47.05 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Minnesota is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Minnesota typically earn from $71,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 18,850 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $97,860, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 139 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 81% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $105,420, Financial Examiners at $104,260, Financial and Investment Analysts at $102,990 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, project managers rank 139 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 81% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $105,420 | $1,190 |
| Financial Examiners | $104,260 | $1,280 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,990 | $7,450 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,660 | $5,280 |
| Management Analysts | $100,790 | $20,700 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $100,760 | $1,710 |
Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.