Cost Estimators pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for cost estimators is $38.85 an hour ($80,810 a year). About 4,310 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). Minnesota ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.23 | $56,640 |
| 25% of workers | $31.41 | $65,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.85 | $80,810 |
| 75% of workers | $47.84 | $99,510 |
| 90% of workers | $60.27 | $125,370 |
Cost Estimators pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $82,440 | 3,100 |
| Duluth | $79,230 | 160 |
| St. Cloud | $76,980 | 200 |
| Rochester | $76,910 | 120 |
| Mankato | $74,660 | 80 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $87,510 |
| Management Analysts | $100,790 |
| Project Management Specialists | $97,860 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $78,760 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $77,820 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $80,370 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $76,710 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,920 |
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