Cost Estimators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $79,800 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $144,440
Employed locally 400
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $79,800
    75th
    $112,130
    90th
    $144,440

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 118% Median Cost Estimators salary is 18% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Bakersfield, CA is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.87 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.5% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.