Cost Estimators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,480 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $96,110
Employed locally 260
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $52,500
    50th (median)
    $63,480
    75th
    $78,390
    90th
    $96,110

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$69,060
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$100,460
    Human Resources Specialists$60,340
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58,420
    Logisticians$90,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southern Indiana is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southern Indiana is 17.6% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,500.