Cost Estimators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $63,110 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $100,660
Employed locally 90
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $49,120
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $79,170
    90th
    $100,660

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $82,250
    Nevada $80,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,650

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $87,250
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Blacksburg, VA is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Blacksburg, VA is 18.1% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,120.