Cost Estimators Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $64,190 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.86
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $89,000
Employed locally 90
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $64,190
    75th
    $77,830
    90th
    $89,000

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 97% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Helena, MT $73,060
    Bozeman, MT $68,360
    Missoula, MT $65,960
    Billings, MT $65,540
    Sumter, SC $62,140

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,350
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Project Management Specialists $84,260
    Human Resources Specialists $58,820
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,020
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Great Falls, MT is $30.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.69 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Great Falls, MT is 16.7% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.