Cost Estimators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,520 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $39,470
90th percentile $102,000
Employed locally 560
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,470
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $78,940
    90th
    $102,000

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,210
    Loan Officers $79,400
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Kansas is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.23 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Kansas is 20.2% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $39,470 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.