Cost Estimators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $80,540 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.72
10th percentile $41,220
90th percentile $136,060
Employed locally 210
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,220
    25th
    $60,060
    50th (median)
    $80,540
    75th
    $101,020
    90th
    $136,060

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 78% Median Cost Estimators salary is 22% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    District of Columbia $84,410
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Boulder, CO is $38.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.42 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Boulder, CO is 4.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,220 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,060.