Cost Estimators pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for cost estimators is $35.23 an hour ($73,280 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). North Dakota ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.35 | $52,730 |
| 25% of workers | $29.33 | $61,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.23 | $73,280 |
| 75% of workers | $41.32 | $85,940 |
| 90% of workers | $50.02 | $104,050 |
Cost Estimators pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $74,990 | 40 |
| Fargo | $73,760 | 320 |
| Grand Forks | $73,310 | 90 |
| Bismarck | $71,020 | 130 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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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|---|---|
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