Cost Estimators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $68,540 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.95
10th percentile $41,820
90th percentile $100,230
Employed locally 240
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,820
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $68,540
    75th
    $84,300
    90th
    $100,230

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 99% Median Cost Estimators salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,650
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,430
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $78,200
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,880

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,940
    Human Resources Specialists$66,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,320
    Project Management Specialists$87,290
    Training and Development Specialists$50,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Asheville, NC is $32.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.84 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Asheville, NC is 11.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,820 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.