Cost Estimators Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $70,930 -8% vs national
Median hourly $34.10
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $104,520
Employed locally 640
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $58,490
    50th (median)
    $70,930
    75th
    $84,570
    90th
    $104,520

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 103% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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
    Topeka, KS $76,050
    Manhattan, KS $75,690
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,640
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,350

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,960
    Human Resources Specialists $64,480
    Training and Development Specialists $73,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Wichita, KS is $34.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.65 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Wichita, KS is 8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,490.