Cost Estimators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $64,790 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $109,930
Employed locally 90
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $83,640
    90th
    $109,930

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 103% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $80,880
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,150
    Michigan $76,080
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,910
    Gainesville, GA $75,330

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Athens, GA is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.45 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Athens, GA is 15.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.