Cost Estimator salary in Kansas, MO
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Kansas City, Paola, Desoto, Lenexa, Overland Park.
Also listed as: Cost Manager
Median salary$80,179
Middle 50%$70.7k–$112.5k
vs. national median−12%comparison median $90,948
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,077 |
| 25th | $70,700 |
| 50th (median) | $80,179 |
| 75th | $112,460 |
| 90th | $127,037 |
Cost of living
Kansas's median Cost Estimator salary of $80,179 is worth about $86,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Kansas = 92.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Cost Estimators in the Kansas, MO area earned a median of $78,940 in May 2025 (2,290 employed). The H-1B median here is $80,179, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Construction 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 | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.