Cost Estimators Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $73,370 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.27
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $122,660
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $73,370
    75th
    $95,300
    90th
    $122,660

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 99% Median Cost Estimators salary is 1% 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
    California $84,610
    District of Columbia $84,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,900

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,920
    Accountants and Auditors $72,470
    Human Resources Specialists $67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,690
    Project Management Specialists $83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Iowa City, IA is $35.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.22 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Iowa City, IA is 4.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.