Cost Estimators pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for cost estimators is $35.30 an hour ($73,430 a year). About 4,810 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Indiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.34 | $50,630 |
| 25% of workers | $28.65 | $59,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.30 | $73,430 |
| 75% of workers | $43.95 | $91,410 |
| 90% of workers | $51.27 | $106,640 |
Cost Estimators pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $80,800 | 50 |
| Evansville | $77,290 | 240 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $76,730 | 1,690 |
| Kokomo | $76,490 | 40 |
| Bloomington | $76,450 | 70 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $74,820 | 120 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $71,550 | 170 |
| Fort Wayne | $71,200 | 380 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $70,690 | 190 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $69,000 | 60 |
| Muncie | $63,870 | 50 |
| Terre Haute | $61,310 | 100 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cost estimators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 17,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $65,600 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $63,700 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,020 |
| Management Analysts | $95,560 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $69,350 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,050 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,030 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,770 |
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