Cost Estimators Salary in Des Moines, IA
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Median annual salary
$78,680
+2.1% vs national
Median hourly
$37.83
10th percentile
$50,810
90th percentile
$111,820
Employed locally
660
National median
$77,070
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Des Moines economic context
Unemployment rate
3.00%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$84,209
2023 • Census ACS
Cost Estimators salary vs area income
93%
Median Cost Estimators salary is 7% below the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Des Moines, IA is $37.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.36 or more per hour.
Is Des Moines above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.1% above 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 Des Moines?
Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,280.