Cost Estimators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $70,620 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.95
10th percentile $55,030
90th percentile $105,110
Employed locally 450
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,030
    25th
    $60,340
    50th (median)
    $70,620
    75th
    $86,220
    90th
    $105,110

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 87% Median Cost Estimators salary is 13% below 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $74,880
    Rapid City, SD $70,290
    Gadsden, AL $69,430

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,650
    Management Analysts $79,740
    Human Resources Specialists $61,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,220
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,240
    Loan Officers $78,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $33.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.29 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 8.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $55,030 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,340.