How much does a Cost Estimators make per hour in Mid Michigan?

Cost Estimators Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,300 -14% vs national

Median hourly $31.87

10th percentile $41,010

90th percentile $110,490

Employed locally 170

National median $77,070

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Cost Estimators

Mid Michigan

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$41,010

25th

$52,220

50th (median)

$66,300

75th

$87,670

90th

$110,490

Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Mid Michigan

Occupation	Median salary
Accountants and Auditors	$69,490
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$60,310
Human Resources Specialists	$62,120
Project Management Specialists	$85,180
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$52,500
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$72,780

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Mid Michigan?

The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Mid Michigan is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.60 or more per hour.

Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

The median Cost Estimators salary in Mid Michigan is 14% 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 Mid Michigan?

Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,220.