Cost Estimators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $64,810 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $102,010
Employed locally 290
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $60,010
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $84,860
    90th
    $102,010

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 84% Median Cost Estimators salary is 16% 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
    California $84,610
    District of Columbia $84,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,900

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.58 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,010.