Cost Estimator salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 20 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Farmington Hills, Warren, Auburn Hills, Plymouth, Clawson.
Also listed as: Cost Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,000 |
| 25th | $82,000 |
| 50th (median) | $107,500 |
| 75th | $132,353 |
| 90th | $145,630 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $64,102 | $53,648 | $71,661 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $91,606 | $66,500 | $113,750 | 11 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $88,215 | $116,118 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $85,000 | $69,000 | $104,980 | 11 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2026 | $126,382 | $105,066 | $134,543 | 11 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Cost Estimator salary of $107,500 is worth about $107,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Cost Estimators in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $80,200 in May 2025 (3,400 employed). The H-1B median here is $107,500, 34% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company | too few | 3 |
| Sachse Construction and Development Company | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.