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Project Management Specialists salary in Minnesota

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$97,890
Mean annual$103,800
Range (10th to 90th)$63,810 to $149,490
Minnesota employment17,970
State vs national-3.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Minnesota project management specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$63,81025TH$78,680MEDIAN$97,89075TH$127,66090TH$149,490

The middle 50% of workers earn between $78,680 and $127,660, with a median of $97,890.

Real disclosed salaries

Project Management Specialists in Minnesota: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 21 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $93,267. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry4$79,625
Level II — qualified6$84,698
Level III — experienced2$115,794
Level IV — fully competent8$119,496

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Project Management Specialists in Minnesota. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Turnberry Solutions IncProduct Analyst2$91,259
CLOUD RESOURCES LLCPROJECT MANAGER2$84,698
Safran Test Cells, Inc.Assistant Project Manager2$77,349
BEST BUY CO., INC.Senior Product Manager - BI & Analytical Tools Migration2$143,834
TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INCProject Manager1$98,700
Target Enterprise, Inc.Lead Strategist Properties1$120,515
SejalIT Inc.Project Management1$84,698
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment Inc.FT Project Management Associate1$74,318
Premium Home Healthcare LLCProgram Manager1$67,808
Accenture LLPBusiness Architecture Associate Manager1$130,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Project Manager at TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC
    $98,700
    EaganDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367981
  • Product Analyst at Turnberry Solutions Inc
    $93,267
    MinneapolisWage Level IDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-261102
  • Lead Strategist Properties at Target Enterprise, Inc.
    $120,515
    MinneapolisWage Level IVDecided Jul 16, 2025I-200-25190-163037
  • Project Management at SejalIT Inc.
    $84,698
    Apple ValleyWage Level IIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-120585
  • FT Project Management Associate at Tetra Pak Processing Equipment Inc.
    $74,318
    WinstedWage Level IIDecided Jun 25, 2025I-200-25168-100950
  • PROJECT MANAGER at CLOUD RESOURCES LLC
    $84,698
    MinneapolisWage Level IIDecided Jun 24, 2025I-200-25167-096230
  • PROJECT MANAGER at CLOUD RESOURCES LLC
    $84,698
    MinneapolisWage Level IIDecided Jun 16, 2025I-200-25160-069492
  • Assistant Project Manager at Safran Test Cells, Inc.
    $70,000
    New BrightonWage Level IDecided Jun 12, 2025I-200-25156-058348

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Project Management Specialists pay by experience level in Minnesota

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Project Management Specialists in Minnesota, by industry

Median offered wage across 21 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $91,259.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesTurnberry Solutions Inc6$91,259
Technology and softwareTECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC4$108,589
ManufacturingSafran Test Cells, Inc.4$79,508
Retail and wholesaleBEST BUY CO., INC.3$135,960
HealthcarePremium Home Healthcare LLC2$81,089
EducationUniversity of Minnesota1$86,861
Nonprofit and civicAmherst H Wilder Foundation1$87,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Minnesota over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Minnesota2023 to 2024
$96,7602023$97,8902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+5.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Minnesota

Metro-level salary data for project management specialists in major Minnesota metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Project Management Specialists in Minnesota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Project Management Specialists in Minnesota is $97,890.
How does Minnesota compare to the national median for Project Management Specialists?
The Minnesota median is -3.0% versus the BLS national figure of $100,946.
What is the salary range for Project Management Specialists in Minnesota?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,810 and the 90th-percentile at $149,490, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Project Management Specialists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Project Management Specialists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.