Cost Estimators Salary in North Dakota

Cost estimators in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $80,710 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($71,450), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cost estimators average at $77,540 and the median at $73,280 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $85,390.

Cost Estimators average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$80,710
Minot$79,830
Fargo$78,980
Bismarck$71,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$80,710	$73,310	$61,520	$65,316	87
Minot	$79,830	$74,990	$61,160	$64,714	87
Fargo	$78,980	$73,760	$61,020	$64,133	91
Bismarck	$71,450	$71,020	$60,240	$58,982	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cost Estimators salary in other states

Cost Estimators salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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.
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.

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