How much does a Cost Estimators make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $70,220 -8.9% vs national

Median hourly $33.76

10th percentile $50,070

90th percentile $107,370

Employed locally 60

National median $77,070

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Cost Estimators

Southwest Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$50,070

25th

$59,560

50th (median)

$70,220

75th

$84,250

90th

$107,370

Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Accountants and Auditors	$62,230
Human Resources Specialists	$60,550
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$61,050
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$63,450
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$52,200
Loan Officers	$92,560

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Iowa is $33.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.86 or more per hour.

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

The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Iowa is 8.9% 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 Southwest Iowa?

Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.