Cost Estimators pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for cost estimators is $37.54 an hour ($78,090 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,740). It is 2% higher than the Wisconsin median ($76,270).
Pay range for cost estimators in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.94 | $53,950 |
| 25% of workers | $30.49 | $63,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.54 | $78,090 |
| 75% of workers | $46.79 | $97,310 |
| 90% of workers | $57.07 | $118,700 |
Cost Estimators pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $79,030 | 130 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $78,090 | 1,400 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $77,710 | 130 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $77,710 | 140 |
| Eau Claire | $77,330 | 140 |
| Appleton | $76,230 | 290 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $75,740 | 200 |
| Sheboygan | $75,250 | 120 |
| Fond du Lac | $75,150 | 90 |
| Green Bay | $74,120 | 400 |
| Madison | $73,420 | 720 |
| Wausau | $71,850 | 150 |
| Kenosha | $68,370 | 100 |
Wisconsin 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,350 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $74,970 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $59,170 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $73,880 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $73,930 |
| Management Analysts | $102,900 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $79,770 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $76,800 |
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