Cost Estimators Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $76,190 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.63
10th percentile $56,160
90th percentile $136,740
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,160
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $76,190
    75th
    $97,090
    90th
    $136,740

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,380
    Human Resources Specialists $72,600
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,960
    Loan Officers $74,160
    Compliance Officers $92,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northeast Minnesota is $36.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northeast Minnesota is 1.1% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $56,160 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.