Cost Estimators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $75,800 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.44
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $114,530
Employed locally 250
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $75,800
    75th
    $96,280
    90th
    $114,530

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,890
    Minnesota $79,950
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,660
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,580
    Bloomington, IN $77,570

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,550
    Accountants and Auditors $77,600
    Human Resources Specialists $68,390
    Project Management Specialists $93,420
    Management Analysts $78,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Lansing, MI is $36.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Lansing, MI is 1.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.