Cost Estimators Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $65,540 -15% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $105,930
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $65,540
    75th
    $87,090
    90th
    $105,930

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,090
    Human Resources Specialists $62,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,980
    Loan Officers $76,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in East Central Illinois is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.59 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in East Central Illinois is 15% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.