Construction Managers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,150 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Duluth earn between $91,170 and $148,960.
- $75K10th
- $91K25th
- $109KMedian
- $149K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,450 | $10,121 | $58.39 |
| Median | $108,980 | $9,082 | $52.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,170 | $7,598 | $43.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $148,960 | $12,413 | $71.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Construction managers in Duluth earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($128,650) and about the same as the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $121,450 | $108,980 | $75,140 | $169,150 | 250 |
| Minnesota | $128,650 | $123,400 | $75,130 | $184,260 | 5,800 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Managers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $121,450, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $87,535 a year, or $7,295 a month and $3,367 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $88,569 | $7,381 |
| Working in MN | $87,535 | $7,295 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $121,450 buys what about $136,817 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($134,250).
- Minneapolis$134,250
- Mankato$126,410
- Rochester$123,460
- Duluth$121,450
- St. Cloud$117,050
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Duluth?
$58.39 an hour on average, and $52.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $87,535 a year ($7,295 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,450. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do construction managers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9021; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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