Cost Estimators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,760 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.91
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $121,170
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $91,410
    90th
    $121,170

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,570
    Human Resources Specialists $63,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,000
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,190
    Training and Development Specialists $54,980
    Project Management Specialists $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southeast Iowa is $36.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.