Cost Estimators Salary in South Dakota
Cost Estimators in South Dakota earn a median of $74,950 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,110; the top 10% earn over $129,560. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in South Dakota
How much do cost estimators make in South Dakota?
The median is $74,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,110 and the top 10% earn over $129,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.