Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

11-9021 Construction Managers

Occupational Description:
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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	370	27	$57.87/hr	$35.06/hr	$40.70/hr	$55.22/hr	$68.58/hr	$80.59/hr

Leading Industries for Construction Managers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	4,590	$60.67/hr
Manufacturing	40	$64.29/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	270	$54.13/hr
Information	40	$59.21/hr
Financial Activities	50	$86.72/hr
Professional and Business Services	470	$60.59/hr
Education and Health Services	50	$62.16/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	290	$49.41/hr

Other Regional Data for Construction Managers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	70	$54.29/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	80	$50.29/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	140	$50.08/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	170	$53.41/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	190	$59.12/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	190	$49.22/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	220	$50.29/hr	2.3%
Rochester MN MSA	230	$60.64/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	250	$53.27/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	280	$53.27/hr	6.5%
St Cloud MN MSA	300	$54.40/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	370	$55.22/hr	4.5%
Northwest Balance of State	370	$57.80/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	420	$56.54/hr	2.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	520	$50.27/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	720	$54.65/hr	7.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	3,470	$62.65/hr	7.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	3,880	$62.04/hr	N/A
Minnesota	5,800	$60.33/hr	6.4%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
General and Operations Managers	72,860	$48.56/hr	6.8%
Cost Estimators	4,310	$39.50/hr	1.7%
Civil Engineers	4,710	$50.16/hr	8.3%

Task for Construction Managers

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.