Cost Estimators Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $71,690 -7% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $107,110
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $71,690
    75th
    $89,380
    90th
    $107,110

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 91% Median Cost Estimators salary is 9% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    Vineland, NJ $84,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,060
    Maryland $81,490

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940
    Human Resources Specialists $77,110
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,160
    Management Analysts $81,620
    Loan Officers $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Minot?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Minot, ND is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.05 or more per hour.

    Is Minot above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Minot, ND is 7% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.