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Construction Manager Salary in St. Paul, Minnesota

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$60/ year

Median Construction Manager in St. Paul, MN

$35
10th
$43
25th
$60
Median
$83
75th
$101
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$60
Total compensation (est.)
$69
Bonus range
$3,650 – $16,800
Mean salary
$64

How This Compares

St. Paul, MN median
$60
Minnesota median
$103,510-99.9%
National median
$101,480-99.9%

Cost of living in St. Paul is 0% below the national average. Salary of $60 here is equivalent to $60 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$43-28.3%
3-5 years
$55-8.3%
6-10 years
$67+11.7%
10+ years
$83+38.3%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$53-11.7%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$60
Enterprise (5,000+)
$71+18.3%

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Construction Manager Salaries in Nearby Cities

Minneapolis, MN$110,613/yr
Rochester, MN$101,480/yr
Duluth, MN$101,480/yr

Related Jobs in St. Paul

Electrician$61,590/yr
Plumber$61,550/yr
HVAC Technician$57,300/yr
Carpenter$56,590/yr
Welder$47,010/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$0/hr
Monthly gross$5/mo
25th percentile$43/yr
75th percentile$83/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Minnesota Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.1%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Construction Manager salary in St. Paul?

The median Construction Manager salary in St. Paul is $60 per year, with a range from $43 at the 25th percentile to $83 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Construction Manager pay in St. Paul compare to the national average?

Construction Manager salaries in St. Paul are 100% below the national median of $101,480. After adjusting for St. Paul's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $60 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Construction Manager salaries in St. Paul?

In St. Paul, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Construction Manager roles start around $35, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $101 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is St. Paul a good place for Construction Manager jobs?

St. Paul offers a Construction Manager median of $60, which is 100% below the US median of $101,480. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — St. Paul is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Construction Manager salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Construction Manager in St. Paul is $83, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.