Cost Estimators Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $78,710 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.84
10th percentile $46,910
90th percentile $133,350
Employed locally 130
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,910
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $78,710
    75th
    $110,980
    90th
    $133,350

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 135% Median Cost Estimators salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $79,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,850
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $70,670
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,230
    Wheeling, WV-OH $66,850

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Charleston, WV is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.70 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Charleston, WV is 2.1% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,910 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.