Cost Estimators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,790 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $92,570
Employed locally 270
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $83,010
    90th
    $92,570

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,800
    Accountants and Auditors $62,260
    Human Resources Specialists $58,810
    Loan Officers $61,000
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $54,150
    Project Management Specialists $74,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Central Missouri is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.81 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Central Missouri 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.