Cost Estimators Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,720 -16% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $64,720
    75th
    $88,250
    90th
    $107,580

    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 Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$65,450
    Human Resources Specialists$61,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,240
    Project Management Specialists$81,060
    Compliance Officers$62,710
    Training and Development Specialists$53,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Central Kentucky is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.27 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Central Kentucky is 16% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.