Cost Estimators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $76,050 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.56
10th percentile $48,090
90th percentile $109,990
Employed locally 200
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,090
    25th
    $61,020
    50th (median)
    $76,050
    75th
    $91,400
    90th
    $109,990

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 112% Median Cost Estimators salary is 12% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $78,600
    Kansas City, MO-KS $76,130
    Manhattan, KS $75,690
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,640
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,350
    Lawrence, KS $74,050

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$72,260
    Management Analysts$64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,660
    Human Resources Specialists$72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,740
    Project Management Specialists$96,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Topeka, KS is $36.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.01 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Topeka, KS is 1.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,090 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,020.