Cost Estimators Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $66,280 -14% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $109,730
Employed locally 60
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $66,280
    75th
    $88,960
    90th
    $109,730

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 105% Median Cost Estimators salary is 5% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$73,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,360
    Human Resources Specialists$65,940
    Project Management Specialists$81,760
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,900
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Niles, MI is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.79 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Niles, MI 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.