Controls Designer Salary in Saint Paul, Minnesota

How much does a Controls Designer make in Saint Paul, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Controls Designer in Saint Paul, MN is $110,341. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,396 to $122,241, with most professionals earning between $89,431 and $133,075.

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Common responsibilities of a Controls Designer

Requires an an understanding of all drafting practices and procedures, plus the ability to perform and apply a variety of mathematical calculations and a thorough working knowledge of shop and field erection/assembly processes in the mechanical/structural, electrical, or architectural areas.

January 28, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing necessary to create legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction drawings.

February 12, 2023

Control system network architecture drawings.

March 19, 2023

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.

March 20, 2023

Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

April 05, 2023

Reviews and develops change requests with the project engineer for clarity as needed.

April 18, 2023

Creates or modifies layouts, schematics, detail, and assembly drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD primarily, potential to adopt SolidWorks Electrical).

April 22, 2023

Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.

May 13, 2023

Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.

May 20, 2023

Supportive team environment, flexible schedule, mobile device, laptop, company vehicle.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Controls Designer in Saint Paul, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

99396

122241

110341

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

102569

131221

115275

What is the average salary for Controls Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Controls Designer in Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Controls Designer ranges from $99,396 to $122,241 with the average base salary of $110,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,569 to $131,221 with the average total cash compensation of $115,275.

View Average Salary for Controls Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,341	$99,396 - $122,241
Bonus	$4,934	$3,173 - $8,980
Total Pay	$115,275	$102,569 - $131,221

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Controls Designer Salary Near Saint Paul, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,396 - $122,241	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,111 - $121,891	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,225 - $122,031	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,396 - $122,241	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,769 - $121,470	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,208 - $117,090	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN

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About Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, was carved into the region during the last ice age, as were the steep river bluffs and dramatic palisades on which the city is built. Receding glaciers and Lake Agassiz forced torrents of water from a glacial river that undercut the river valleys. The city is situated in east-central Minnesota. The Mississippi River forms a municipal boundary on part of the city's west, southwest, and southeast sides. Minneapolis, the state's ...

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