DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$63,000
vs National
+5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,536
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,000
+5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Detroit, MI earns $63,000 in nominal terms, which is 5% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,536 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Detroit, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| General Motors | $97,077 | 4 |
| American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. | $79,824 | 2 |
| WALBRIDGE ALDINGER LLC | $63,000 | 1 |
| BEN WASHINGTON AND SONS PLUMBING & HEATING INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| ALLIED BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY OF DETROIT, INC | $45,000 | 1 |
| FUTURENET GROUP INC | $44,500 | 1 |
| DMC CONSULTANTS,INC.(D/B/A DMC CONSTRUCTION,INC.) | N/A | 1 |
| Mobis North America | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Detroit, MI?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Detroit, MI is $63,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Detroit, MI earns 5% more than the national median of $60,000, or $69,536 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.