Cost Estimators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $70,010 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $48,660
90th percentile $99,910
Employed locally 190
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,660
    25th
    $58,310
    50th (median)
    $70,010
    75th
    $85,180
    90th
    $99,910

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 107% Median Cost Estimators salary is 7% above 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
    Springfield, MA $93,790
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $91,350
    Vineland, NJ $84,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Lexington Park, MD $82,960
    Washington $82,900

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,500
    Human Resources Specialists$61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,320
    Project Management Specialists$86,600
    Training and Development Specialists$59,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Elkhart, IN is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Elkhart, IN is 9.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,660 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,310.