Cost Estimator Salary in Illinois
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$77,771
across 15 metros
vs National Avg
+2.7%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
15
11 above national avg
Highest Metro
$86,362
Northwest Illinois
All metro areas in Illinois
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15 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $50K | $68K | $86K | $104K | $86K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INIL | $54K | $69K | $85K | $101K | $85K |
| St. Louis, MO-ILIL | $48K | $64K | $80K | $96K | $80K |
| Kankakee, ILIL | $50K | $65K | $79K | $94K | $80K |
| Paducah, KY-ILIL | $52K | $66K | $79K | $93K | $79K |
| Decatur, ILIL | $50K | $64K | $79K | $93K | $79K |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $48K | $63K | $78K | $93K | $78K |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-ILIL | $49K | $64K | $78K | $93K | $78K |
| Rockford, ILIL | $48K | $63K | $78K | $93K | $78K |
| Bloomington, ILIL | $45K | $61K | $76K | $92K | $76K |
| Peoria, ILIL | $51K | $63K | $76K | $89K | $76K |
| Springfield, ILIL | $47K | $61K | $75K | $89K | $75K |
| Champaign-Urbana, ILIL | $46K | $60K | $73K | $87K | $73K |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $45K | $58K | $72K | $85K | $72K |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $45K | $58K | $70K | $83K | $70K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.