Cost Estimators pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,650 or more. The middle half of cost estimators in Muskegon earn between $62,180 and $97,690.
- $44K10th
- $62K25th
- $74KMedian
- $98K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,810 | $6,651 | $38.37 |
| Median | $74,010 | $6,168 | $35.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,180 | $5,182 | $29.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,690 | $8,141 | $46.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cost Estimators pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Cost estimators in Muskegon earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($82,600) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($85,390). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $78,740.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $79,810 | $74,010 | $43,910 | $121,650 | 80 |
| Michigan | $82,600 | $77,990 | $46,660 | $125,520 | 6,960 |
| United States | $85,390 | $78,740 | $48,530 | $130,820 | 224,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cost Estimators salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $79,810, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $61,091 a year, or $5,091 a month and $2,350 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for cost estimators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $79,810 buys what about $86,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cost Estimators salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 7th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($87,150).
- Detroit$87,150
- Ann Arbor$82,480
- Lansing$82,420
- Kalamazoo$82,270
- Jackson$80,710
- Saginaw$80,290
- Muskegon$79,810
- Grand Rapids$79,480
- Battle Creek$79,100
- Monroe$78,140
Highest-paying cities for cost estimators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,520).
- San Francisco, CA$109,520
- San Jose, CA$108,990
- Boston, MA$108,390
- Amherst, MA$102,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$101,290
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Cost Estimators salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do cost estimators make an hour in Muskegon?
$38.37 an hour on average, and $35.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cost estimators salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cost estimators take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $61,091 a year ($5,091 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,810. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do cost estimators earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($85,390).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1051; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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