DOL Median (Minnesota)
$52,000
vs National
-13.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,968
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Minnesota earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,968 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture LLP | $95,300 | 6 |
| EMC Corporation | $89,554 | 1 |
| McGough Construction Co., LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. | $54,500 | 2 |
| PLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT, LLC | $52,000 | 3 |
| GREINER CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| SAVVYPACK CORPORATION | $48,000 | 1 |
| TOFTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| Prime Construction Solutions LLC | $44,845 | 1 |
| MODERN TRADE CONTRACTING | N/A | 1 |
| RAMSEY EXCAVATING CO. | N/A | 2 |
| MEYER CONTRACTING | N/A | 1 |
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Social Circle, GA · $179,269Quincy, WA · $160,000Summit, NE · $154,500Covington, GA · $153,140Cheyenne, WY · $146,250Top-Paying Roles in Minnesota
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Minnesota?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Minnesota is $52,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Minnesota earns 13.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $54,968 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.