Cost Estimators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #39 of 51 · IA
8.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $78,310 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $76,040
Employment 1,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,740P25 $58,450 Median $76,040P75 $93,380P90 $118,410
About 80% of cost estimatorss in Iowa earn between $48,740 and $118,410. 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 Iowa is $78,310, about 8.3% below the U.S. average ($85,390). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $82,940 | $84,990 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $81,120 | $84,030 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $78,530 | $80,280 | 190 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,500 | $79,690 | 550 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $77,070 | $78,480 | 120 |
| Ames, IA | $76,920 | $80,550 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $76,200 | $80,480 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $75,140 | $75,320 | 190 |