Cost Estimators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,230 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $104,920
Employed locally 130
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $85,010
    90th
    $104,920

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,370
    Compliance Officers $98,550
    Human Resources Specialists $64,920
    Project Management Specialists $92,160
    Training and Development Specialists $59,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Capital/Northern New York is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.56 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 19.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.