Cost Estimators Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $65,030 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $114,100
Employed locally 70
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $65,030
    75th
    $84,560
    90th
    $114,100

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 110% Median Cost Estimators salary is 10% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $61,320
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,860
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,380
    Loan Officers $70,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Auburn, AL is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.50 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Auburn, AL is 15.6% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.