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Project Management Specialists salary in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$97,860
Mean annual$102,590
Range (10th to 90th)$65,760 to $146,410
Minneapolis, Minnesota employment15,450
State vs national-6.8% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

About 14,270 Project Management Specialists work in the Minneapolis metro, making it one of the larger concentrations of the role in the Midwest. The 2024 median annual wage was $99,290, which runs just above the Minnesota median of $97,890 but lands roughly 2% below the national median of $100,946. The gap is small enough that Minneapolis tracks closely with the US figure rather than sitting clearly above or below it.

The spread between low and high earners is where the real variation shows up. At the 10th percentile, the annual wage was $64,880. At the 90th, it reached $149,490. Top earners in the metro make about 2.3 times what those at the entry end make. That kind of range usually reflects differences in job titles, certifications, and how senior someone is, along with the types of organizations doing the hiring. Minneapolis has a mix of large financial services firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturing companies, all of which hire project managers at different pay grades.

The average wage of $104,170 runs $4,880 above the median. That tells us a segment of higher-paid specialists in the metro pulls the average up, though not dramatically. The overall shape of the data here is fairly typical for a large metro that sits near the national midpoint rather than at either extreme.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS Metro OES and O*NET source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where Minneapolis project management specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$65,76025TH$79,050MEDIAN$97,86075TH$125,51090TH$146,410

The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,050 and $125,510, with a median of $97,860.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Project Management Specialists in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Project Management Specialists in the Minneapolis metropolitan area is $97,860.
Does Minneapolis pay more than the Minnesota state average for Project Management Specialists?
The Minneapolis metro median is 0.0% versus the Minnesota state median of $97,860.
How does Minneapolis compare to the national median for Project Management Specialists?
The Minneapolis metro median is -6.8% versus the BLS national figure of $104,968.
What is the salary range for Project Management Specialists in Minneapolis?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $65,760 and the 90th-percentile at $146,410 for the Minneapolis metro area.
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. BLS metro estimates reflect the Minneapolis CBSA boundary 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.