Cost Estimators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $74,860 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.99
10th percentile $42,920
90th percentile $119,840
Employed locally 510
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,920
    25th
    $57,360
    50th (median)
    $74,860
    75th
    $93,960
    90th
    $119,840

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 105% Median Cost Estimators salary is 5% above 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,980
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,040
    Ohio $75,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $75,210
    Toledo, OH $75,160

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,980
    Human Resources Specialists$65,590
    Project Management Specialists$98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Akron, OH is $35.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.80 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Akron, OH is 2.9% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,920 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,360.