Cost Estimators Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $62,690 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $105,250
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $62,690
    75th
    $80,080
    90th
    $105,250

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,700
    Human Resources Specialists $58,310
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,920
    Project Management Specialists $78,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northern Michigan is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northern Michigan is 18.7% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.