Cost Estimators pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.66 an hour ($76,250 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Kansas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.49 | $48,860 |
| 25% of workers | $29.90 | $62,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.66 | $76,250 |
| 75% of workers | $46.63 | $96,980 |
| 90% of workers | $56.88 | $118,310 |
Cost Estimators pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $78,560 | 80 |
| Topeka | $78,070 | 200 |
| Wichita | $75,090 | 570 |
| Lawrence | $70,630 | 70 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cost estimators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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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