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 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	320	26	$57.06/hr	$36.50/hr	$41.93/hr	$50.77/hr	$67.35/hr	$79.33/hr

Leading Industries for Construction Managers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	30	$50.22/hr
Construction	4,440	$53.87/hr
Manufacturing	30	$61.43/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	110	$65.45/hr
Information	30	$61.53/hr
Financial Activities	100	$82.94/hr
Professional and Business Services	330	$58.48/hr
Education and Health Services	50	$60.08/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	120	$59.87/hr

Other Regional Data for Construction Managers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	40	$59.66/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	80	$47.67/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	120	$49.08/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	130	$49.48/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	140	$49.08/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	170	$59.69/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	190	$49.48/hr	2.3%
Rochester MN MSA	210	$53.99/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	220	$51.46/hr	6.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	220	$50.93/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	260	$52.89/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	310	$57.70/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	320	$50.77/hr	4.5%
Northwest Minnesota	350	$57.15/hr	2.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	420	$48.42/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	650	$53.28/hr	7.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	3,350	$58.69/hr	7.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	3,760	$58.42/hr	N/A
Minnesota	5,260	$57.08/hr	6.4%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
General and Operations Managers	73,900	$46.71/hr	6.8%
Cost Estimators	4,170	$38.84/hr	1.7%
Civil Engineers	4,350	$49.46/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.