How much does a Cost Estimators make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

Cost Estimators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $80,340 +4.2% vs national

Median hourly $38.62

10th percentile $49,870

90th percentile $118,380

Employed locally 130

National median $77,070

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Cost Estimators

Northwest Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$49,870

25th

$58,260

50th (median)

$80,340

75th

$99,690

90th

$118,380

Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

Metro area	Median 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 Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Accountants and Auditors	$71,930
Human Resources Specialists	$59,770
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$64,260
Project Management Specialists	$80,280
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$59,830
Loan Officers	$78,950

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northwest Iowa is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.93 or more per hour.

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

The median Cost Estimators salary in Northwest Iowa is 4.2% 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 Iowa?

Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,260.