How much does a cost estimator make in Minnesota?
$80,810a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Minnesota. That is $38.85 an hour or $6,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.85
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,640Median: $80,810Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 25th | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| Median | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 75th | $99,510 | $47.84 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.27 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,440 |
| Duluth, MN | $79,230 |
| La Crosse, WI | $77,710 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,980 |
| Rochester, MN | $76,910 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $76,130 |
| Mankato, MN | $74,660 |
| Fargo, ND | $73,760 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $73,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 11. Vermont | $81,390 |
| 12. Maryland | $81,190 |
| 13. Connecticut | $81,030 |
| 14. Minnesota | $80,810 |
| 15. New Jersey | $80,570 |
| 16. Virginia | $80,530 |
| 17. Oregon | $80,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.85 ($80,810 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $80,810 against $78,740 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for cost estimator pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays cost estimators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $82,440 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.