Cost Estimators Salary in Iowa
Cost Estimators in Iowa earn a median of $76,040 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,740; the top 10% earn over $118,410. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Iowa
How much do cost estimators make in Iowa?
The median is $76,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,740 and the top 10% earn over $118,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.