Cost Estimators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $63,360 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $46,430
90th percentile $105,970
Employed locally 270
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,430
    25th
    $55,630
    50th (median)
    $63,360
    75th
    $80,630
    90th
    $105,970

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,320
    Human Resources Specialists $60,250
    Project Management Specialists $94,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Central Pennsylvania is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 17.8% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,430 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,630.