Cost Estimators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $72,830 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.02
10th percentile $54,580
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,580
    25th
    $59,830
    50th (median)
    $72,830
    75th
    $90,320
    90th
    $102,590

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,470
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,480
    Project Management Specialists $92,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southeast Minnesota is $35.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 5.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $54,580 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,830.