As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Rochester, MN is $254,669, equivalent to $122 per hour, $4,897 weekly, or $21,222 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Rochester, MN vary widely, spanning from $218,132 to $315,842. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($235,544) and 75th percentile ($286,689), while top earners (90th percentile) make $315,842 per year. This $51,145 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rochester Project Controller often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 334 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $218,132 Rochester, MN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $235,544 Rochester, MN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $254,669 Rochester, MN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $286,689 Rochester, MN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $315,842 Rochester, MN May 01, 2026
25% $235,544 10% $218,132 90% $315,842 75% $286,689 $254,669 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Rochester, MN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $235,544 to $286,689 with the average base salary of $254,669. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $264,052 to $410,810 with the average total cash compensation of $325,232.

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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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