Cost Estimators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #10 of 51 · IL
4.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,880 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $82,750
Employment 5,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,200P25 $61,710 Median $82,750P75 $108,240P90 $136,590
About 80% of cost estimatorss in Illinois earn between $49,200 and $136,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cost estimators salary in Illinois is $88,880, about 4.1% above the U.S. average ($85,390). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $83,640 | $91,010 | 4,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,230 | $82,080 | 100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,590 | $84,410 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $79,360 | $87,500 | 150 |
| Decatur, IL | $79,230 | $88,590 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,630 | $82,710 | 160 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $76,140 | $81,150 | 120 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,870 | $79,730 | 260 |