Cost Estimators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $79,990 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $176,680
Employed locally 830
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $62,230
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $102,180
    90th
    $176,680

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 97% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,070
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $79,030
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,610

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,950
    Project Management Specialists $83,830
    Human Resources Specialists $65,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,620
    Management Analysts $79,260
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Boise City, ID is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.63 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Boise City, ID is 3.8% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,230.