Cost Estimators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $77,250 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $107,470
Employed locally 1,800
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $77,250
    75th
    $95,170
    90th
    $107,470

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 100% Median Cost Estimators salary is 0% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,560
    Human Resources Specialists $63,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,700
    Management Analysts $93,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,360
    Training and Development Specialists $73,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Indianapolis, IN is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.10 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.