Cost Estimator Salary in Michigan
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$75,329
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
-0.5%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
19
10 above national avg
Highest Metro
$84,594
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
All metro areas in Michigan
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MIMI | $53K | $69K | $84K | $100K | $85K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MIMI | $49K | $64K | $79K | $95K | $80K |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MIMI | $49K | $64K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Ann Arbor, MIMI | $49K | $64K | $78K | $93K | $79K |
| Saginaw, MIMI | $46K | $62K | $78K | $94K | $78K |
| Battle Creek, MIMI | $46K | $62K | $78K | $94K | $78K |
| Jackson, MIMI | $45K | $61K | $77K | $93K | $77K |
| Monroe, MIMI | $50K | $63K | $77K | $90K | $77K |
| Midland, MIMI | $48K | $62K | $76K | $90K | $76K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MIMI | $52K | $64K | $76K | $88K | $76K |
| Traverse City, MIMI | $51K | $63K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $46K | $60K | $74K | $88K | $74K |
| Flint, MIMI | $47K | $60K | $73K | $86K | $73K |
| Niles, MIMI | $46K | $59K | $73K | $86K | $73K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MIMI | $47K | $60K | $73K | $86K | $73K |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $47K | $59K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $45K | $58K | $71K | $84K | $71K |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $45K | $57K | $69K | $81K | $69K |
| Bay City, MIMI | $45K | $55K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
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.