Building Minnesota's Future: Construction Employment Demand Remains Strong

31 Mar 2025


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Minnesota's landscape is constantly evolving, with new homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects popping up across the state. Behind every blueprint and foundation stands a crucial workforce: construction professionals. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the demand for these skilled workers remains robust.

High demand is one factor pushing up wages in construction. The average annual wage for the construction industry in Minnesota was just over $85,500 in 2024, which was nearly $12,000 (or 16%) higher than the total of all industries in Minnesota. Average wages increased 22% in construction from 2020 to 2024, compared to an 18% increase across all industries. 

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