Cost Estimators Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $80,990 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $56,580
90th percentile $132,270
Employed locally 210
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,580
    25th
    $66,680
    50th (median)
    $80,990
    75th
    $103,730
    90th
    $132,270

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 100% Median Cost Estimators salary is 0% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Washington $82,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $82,070
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $80,360

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Bellingham, WA is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.46 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Bellingham, WA is 5.1% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $56,580 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,680.