As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Minnesota is $88,528, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,702 weekly, or $7,377 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $74,760 to $107,428. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,321) and 75th percentile ($98,421), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,428 per year. This $17,100 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Special Projects Manager often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Special Projects Manager 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
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $74,760 MN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $81,321 MN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $88,528 MN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $98,421 MN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $107,428 MN September 01, 2026
25% $81,321 10% $74,760 90% $107,428 75% $98,421 $88,528 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $92,304 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $93,393 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $86,759 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $88,481 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $86,520 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $85,096 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $92,351 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $86,848 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $86,761 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $86,808 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    2 - 4 years experience
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