Cost Estimators Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,740 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $122,380
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

Compare Cost Estimators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how South Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Cost Estimators
in
South Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $57,090
    50th (median)
    $76,740
    75th
    $93,330
    90th
    $122,380

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,820
    Accountants and Auditors $66,120
    Human Resources Specialists $61,550
    Loan Officers $67,530
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,850
    Management Analysts $103,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in South Illinois is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.27 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in South Illinois is 0.4% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,090.