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Engineering Manager Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$82.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,238/year ($9,853/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 16th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 4,580 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $172,130 a year — though pay ranges from $128,430 for newcomers to $223,540 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $128,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $149,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $172,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $210,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $223,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Engineering Manager jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Engineering Manager salary of $172,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,238 — an effective tax rate of 31.3%.
| Gross (median) | $172,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,045 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,168 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$10,679 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,238 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Minnesota?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Minnesota is $172,130 per year ($82.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $149,190 and $210,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $172,130, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $118,238 per year ($9,853 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.3%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 4,580 Engineering Manager jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.