Cost Estimators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $67,420 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.41
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $108,200
Employed locally 30
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $53,160
    50th (median)
    $67,420
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $108,200

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 121% Median Cost Estimators salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    California $84,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,990
    Accountants and Auditors$62,450
    Human Resources Specialists$59,640
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$62,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$54,540
    Loan Officers$60,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Anniston, AL is $32.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Anniston, AL is 12.5% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,160.