Cost Estimators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,520 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.46
10th percentile $40,380
90th percentile $107,530
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,380
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $67,520
    75th
    $92,320
    90th
    $107,530

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,450
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,970
    Project Management Specialists $87,080
    Loan Officers $78,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northeast Iowa is $32.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.88 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northeast Iowa is 12.4% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $40,380 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.