Cost Estimators Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $69,640 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $116,830
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $61,120
    50th (median)
    $69,640
    75th
    $90,230
    90th
    $116,830

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 109% Median Cost Estimators salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    California $84,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,250
    Human Resources Specialists $61,490
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,490
    Loan Officers $60,900
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,860
    Training and Development Specialists $81,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Decatur, AL is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.36 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Decatur, AL is 9.6% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,120.