Cost Estimators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $60,910 -21% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $95,980
Employed locally 280
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $79,290
    90th
    $95,980

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $59,680
    Human Resources Specialists $59,030
    Loan Officers $76,650
    Compliance Officers $41,480
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,190
    Project Management Specialists $77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southeast Missouri is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southeast Missouri is 21% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.