Cost Estimators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $77,470 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $50,820
90th percentile $128,070
Employed locally 540
National median $77,070

Compare Cost Estimators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Colorado Springs, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Cost Estimators
in
Colorado Springs, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,820
    25th
    $61,180
    50th (median)
    $77,470
    75th
    $97,860
    90th
    $128,070

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 89% Median Cost Estimators salary is 11% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    District of Columbia $84,410
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $97,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,210
    Project Management Specialists $105,980
    Accountants and Auditors $79,630
    Human Resources Specialists $76,270
    Management Analysts $105,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Colorado Springs, CO is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.99 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,820 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,180.