Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $60,300 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $103,220
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $60,300
    75th
    $77,420
    90th
    $103,220

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $60,470
    Human Resources Specialists $51,010
    Project Management Specialists $73,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $53,930
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $49,670
    Loan Officers $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Missouri is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Missouri is 21.8% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.