Cost Estimators Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,900 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.93
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $128,280
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $78,900
    75th
    $110,450
    90th
    $128,280

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,370
    Human Resources Specialists$64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55,560
    Loan Officers$76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northwest Illinois is $37.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northwest Illinois is 2.4% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.