Cost Estimators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $75,910 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $49,790
90th percentile $118,620
Employed locally 70
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,790
    25th
    $60,650
    50th (median)
    $75,910
    75th
    $96,050
    90th
    $118,620

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 102% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% 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
    Rochester, MN $77,710
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,670
    St. Cloud, MN $74,850
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,350
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $74,190

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,980
    Human Resources Specialists $71,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,540
    Project Management Specialists $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Mankato, MN is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.54 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Mankato, MN is 1.5% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,790 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,650.