Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $70,810 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.05
10th percentile $49,630
90th percentile $90,890
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,630
    25th
    $52,650
    50th (median)
    $70,810
    75th
    $80,000
    90th
    $90,890

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,900
    Accountants and Auditors$71,270
    Management Analysts$102,340
    Human Resources Specialists$61,420
    Project Management Specialists$78,520
    Compliance Officers$63,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Montana is $34.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Montana is 8.1% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,630 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,650.