Cost Estimators Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $75,160 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.14
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $121,210
Employed locally 140
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $55,330
    50th (median)
    $75,160
    75th
    $93,570
    90th
    $121,210

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 113% Median Cost Estimators salary is 13% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,050
    Human Resources Specialists $62,830
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,670
    Project Management Specialists $78,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Rockford, IL is $36.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.45 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Rockford, IL is 2.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,330.