Cost Estimators Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,390 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $115,940
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $64,390
    75th
    $87,710
    90th
    $115,940

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 97% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,270
    Project Management Specialists $76,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Human Resources Specialists $59,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,280
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Amarillo, TX is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.09 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Amarillo, TX is 16.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.