Cost Estimators pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.56 an hour ($76,040 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Iowa ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.44 | $48,740 |
| 25% of workers | $28.10 | $58,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.56 | $76,040 |
| 75% of workers | $44.89 | $93,380 |
| 90% of workers | $56.93 | $118,410 |
Cost Estimators pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $82,940 | 80 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $78,530 | 190 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $78,500 | 550 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $77,070 | 120 |
| Ames | $76,920 | 50 |
| Iowa City | $75,070 | 90 |
| Sioux City | $72,050 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids | $65,000 | 260 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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