Cost Estimators Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $71,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.23
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $92,100
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $71,200
    75th
    $80,900
    90th
    $92,100

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,750
    Accountants and Auditors $63,500
    Human Resources Specialists $59,040
    Loan Officers $56,570
    Compliance Officers $65,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Central Louisiana is $34.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Central Louisiana is 7.6% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.