Cost Estimator Salary in Minnesota
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$78,755
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+4.0%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
13
9 above national avg
Highest Metro
$87,797
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
All metro areas in Minnesota
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIMN | $62K | $75K | $88K | $100K | $88K |
| Rochester, MNMN | $57K | $71K | $85K | $98K | $85K |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $58K | $71K | $84K | $96K | $84K |
| Duluth, MN-WIMN | $58K | $69K | $81K | $92K | $81K |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MNMN | $54K | $67K | $80K | $93K | $80K |
| Grand Forks, ND-MNMN | $57K | $68K | $79K | $90K | $79K |
| Mankato, MNMN | $55K | $67K | $78K | $90K | $79K |
| St. Cloud, MNMN | $54K | $66K | $78K | $90K | $78K |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $55K | $66K | $76K | $86K | $76K |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MNMN | $56K | $66K | $75K | $85K | $75K |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $50K | $63K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $53K | $63K | $73K | $83K | $73K |
| Fargo, ND-MNMN | $51K | $61K | $72K | $82K | $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.