Cost Estimators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $72,840 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.02
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $57,730
    50th (median)
    $72,840
    75th
    $89,870
    90th
    $102,590

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,630
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,580
    Human Resources Specialists $65,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,990
    Loan Officers $79,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northwest Minnesota is $35.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 5.5% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,730.