Cost Estimators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $65,000 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $107,870
Employed locally 350
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $51,900
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $88,720
    90th
    $107,870

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 98% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% 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
    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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Human Resources Specialists $63,550
    Management Analysts $89,860
    Project Management Specialists $100,950
    Training and Development Specialists $75,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Augusta, GA-SC is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.17 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.7% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,900.