Cost Estimator Salary in Iowa
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$77,130
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+1.9%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
13
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$82,618
Dubuque
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IAIA | $54K | $68K | $82K | $97K | $83K |
| Ames, IAIA | $53K | $66K | $80K | $93K | $80K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $53K | $66K | $80K | $93K | $80K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $55K | $67K | $79K | $92K | $80K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $52K | $65K | $79K | $93K | $79K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $53K | $66K | $79K | $92K | $79K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $48K | $62K | $77K | $92K | $77K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $53K | $64K | $76K | $88K | $76K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $51K | $63K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $52K | $63K | $75K | $86K | $75K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $53K | $63K | $74K | $84K | $74K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $45K | $59K | $73K | $87K | $73K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $49K | $60K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
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.