Cost Estimators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $69,790 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.55
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $102,930
Employed locally 100
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $57,620
    50th (median)
    $69,790
    75th
    $82,960
    90th
    $102,930

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    Vineland, NJ $84,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,060
    Maryland $81,490

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,430
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Loan Officers $82,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Bismarck, ND is $33.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Bismarck, ND is 9.4% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,620.