Project Management Specialists Salary in Minnesota

Project management specialists in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $107,420 a year) and the least in Mankato ($88,370), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the project management specialists average at $101,580 and the median at $97,860 for 18,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,740.

Project Management Specialists average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$107,420
Minneapolis$102,590
Duluth$99,040
St. Cloud$94,210
Mankato$88,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$107,420	$106,270	$84,460	$78,619	91
Minneapolis	$102,590	$97,860	$79,050	$75,549	105
Duluth	$99,040	$96,550	$79,550	$73,293	89
St. Cloud	$94,210	$96,390	$74,480	$70,224	88
Mankato	$88,370	$80,970	$71,640	$66,513	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Project Management Specialists salary in other states

Project Management Specialists salary by city and state

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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 13-1082.
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.

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