Cost Estimators Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $52,570 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.27
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $82,850
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $52,570
    75th
    $73,320
    90th
    $82,850

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,290
    Human Resources Specialists $55,830
    Loan Officers $75,140
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,750
    Training and Development Specialists $68,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $49,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northwest Nebraska is $25.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northwest Nebraska is 31.8% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.