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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

11-9021 Construction Managers



Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 29023$57.54/hr$34.22/hr$40.49/hr$51.58/hr$64.77/hr$82.86/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction4,460$51.05/hr
Manufacturing20$70.14/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities70$64.84/hr
Information20$54.94/hr
Financial Activities30$73.86/hr
Professional and Business Services310$52.52/hr
Education and Health Services60$52.91/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration130$60.20/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 50$60.24/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 70$48.37/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$49.39/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 120$53.16/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 120$48.78/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 150$48.08/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 160$50.08/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 200$48.80/hr2.3%
Northeast Minnesota 240$49.85/hr6.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 240$50.49/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 250$51.86/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 260$47.94/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 280$49.51/hr4.5%
Northwest Minnesota 290$51.58/hr2.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 320$46.61/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 650$50.24/hr7.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,310$51.68/hr7.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,720$51.69/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,120$51.40/hr6.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
General and Operations Managers 76,670$46.78/hr6.8%
Cost Estimators 3,410$39.04/hr1.7%
Civil Engineers 3,500$49.23/hr8.3%


  • Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
  • Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  • Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
  • Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
  • Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.