Cost Estimators Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $76,170 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $102,640
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $53,940
    50th (median)
    $76,170
    75th
    $91,800
    90th
    $102,640

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 102% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,960
    Illinois $79,880
    Kankakee, IL $79,670

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,590
    Accountants and Auditors $83,970
    Human Resources Specialists $72,100
    Management Analysts $92,120
    Project Management Specialists $86,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Springfield, IL is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.11 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Springfield, IL is 1.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,940.