Cost Estimators Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $59,940 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $102,680
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $59,940
    75th
    $78,160
    90th
    $102,680

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 117% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $92,750
    Accountants and Auditors $62,470
    Human Resources Specialists $50,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,950
    Project Management Specialists $65,760
    Training and Development Specialists $52,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Brownsville, TX is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Brownsville, TX is 22.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.