Cost Estimators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $69,900 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.61
10th percentile $40,350
90th percentile $101,060
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,350
    25th
    $56,220
    50th (median)
    $69,900
    75th
    $86,620
    90th
    $101,060

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,160
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,970
    Human Resources Specialists $64,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,410
    Project Management Specialists $88,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southern Michigan is $33.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southern Michigan is 9.3% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $40,350 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,220.