How much does a cost estimator make in Springfield?
$82,230a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $39.53 an hour or $6,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.53
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $82,230Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $55,860 | $26.86 | |
| Median | $82,230 | $39.53 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.11 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cost estimators.
| Chicago, IL | $83,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,610 |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,590 |
| Decatur, IL | $79,230 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,730 |
| Davenport, IA | $78,530 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $77,770 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,630 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,870 |
| Kankakee, IL | $75,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,630 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $154,400 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $102,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,000 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $95,990 |
| Management Analyst | $91,650 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $86,440 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $83,490 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,840 |
| Loan Officer | $78,600 |
| Logistician | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $39.53 ($82,230 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $82,230 against $78,740 nationally, 4% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $82,750, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cost estimator pay?
48 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a cost estimator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,100 or more.
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.