Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $66,560 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $51,440
90th percentile $100,090
Employed locally 130
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,440
    25th
    $58,470
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $85,280
    90th
    $100,090

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,840
    Human Resources Specialists $69,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,740
    Loan Officers $78,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Minnesota is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 13.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,440 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,470.