Cost Estimators Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $68,360 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.87
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $97,070
Employed locally 280
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $68,360
    75th
    $83,610
    90th
    $97,070

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 78% Median Cost Estimators salary is 22% 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
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Helena, MT $73,060
    Missoula, MT $65,960
    Billings, MT $65,540
    Great Falls, MT $64,190
    Sumter, SC $62,140

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,910
    Project Management Specialists$94,840
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,800
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,330
    Human Resources Specialists$64,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Bozeman, MT is $32.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Bozeman, MT is 11.3% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.