Cost Estimators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,680 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.94
10th percentile $44,590
90th percentile $126,860
Employed locally 70
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,590
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $72,680
    75th
    $81,960
    90th
    $126,860

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $91,460
    Accountants and Auditors $67,860
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,790
    Project Management Specialists $77,200
    Management Analysts $73,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Arizona is $34.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.87 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Arizona is 5.7% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,590 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.