Cost Estimators Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,790 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $43,870
90th percentile $103,730
Employed locally 230
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,870
    25th
    $56,310
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $81,030
    90th
    $103,730

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,250
    Human Resources Specialists $67,610
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,950
    Project Management Specialists $79,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Western Wisconsin is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.42 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Western Wisconsin is 15.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,870 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,310.