Cost Estimators Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $74,990 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $105,360
Employed locally 230
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $58,040
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $91,930
    90th
    $105,360

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 106% Median Cost Estimators salary is 6% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,960
    Illinois $79,880
    Kankakee, IL $79,670

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,110
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,410
    Human Resources Specialists $71,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,960
    Logisticians $75,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Peoria, IL is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.73 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Peoria, IL is 2.7% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,040.