How much does a cost estimator make in Wisconsin?
$76,270a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Wisconsin. That is $36.67 an hour or $6,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.67
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,890Median: $76,270Highest 10%: $111,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| Median | $76,270 | $36.67 | |
| 75th | $93,960 | $45.17 | |
| 90th | $111,500 | $53.62 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,440 |
| Duluth, MN | $79,230 |
| Racine, WI | $79,030 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,090 |
| Janesville, WI | $77,710 |
| La Crosse, WI | $77,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $77,330 |
| Appleton, WI | $76,230 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $75,740 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $75,250 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $75,150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,120 |
| Madison, WI | $73,420 |
| Wausau, WI | $71,850 |
| Kenosha, WI | $68,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 30. Arizona | $77,010 |
| 31. Texas | $76,980 |
| 32. Georgia | $76,800 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $76,270 |
| 34. Kansas | $76,250 |
| 35. Iowa | $76,040 |
| 36. Missouri | $76,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $36.67 ($76,270 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $76,270 against $78,740 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cost estimator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.