Cost Estimators Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $60,780 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $106,140
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $106,140

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 91% Median Cost Estimators salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,920
    Human Resources Specialists $59,040
    Project Management Specialists $78,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,360
    Training and Development Specialists $54,610
    Compliance Officers $62,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Abilene, TX is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Abilene, TX is 21.1% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Abilene?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.