Cost Estimators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $77,170 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.10
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $126,840
Employed locally 6,390
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $60,720
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $98,700
    90th
    $126,840

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990
    Odessa, TX $74,550

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Accountants and Auditors $82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Human Resources Specialists $64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Dallas, TX is $37.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.64 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Dallas, TX is 0.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,720.