Cost Estimators Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,830 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $107,890
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $62,830
    75th
    $81,080
    90th
    $107,890

    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 East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,800
    Human Resources Specialists $59,100
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,920
    Project Management Specialists $82,070
    Training and Development Specialists $50,130
    Loan Officers $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in East Tennessee is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.33 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in East Tennessee is 18.5% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.