Cost Estimators Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $62,180 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $100,490
Employed locally 580
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $62,180
    75th
    $79,330
    90th
    $100,490

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 101% Median Cost Estimators salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $82,070
    Kokomo, IN $81,440
    Modesto, CA $81,310
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $63,490
    Human Resources Specialists $59,160
    Project Management Specialists $77,230
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,990
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,960
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Springfield, MO is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.72 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Springfield, MO is 19.3% 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 $38,990 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.