Cost Estimators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $62,220 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $104,770
Employed locally 450
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $62,220
    75th
    $82,500
    90th
    $104,770

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 106% Median Cost Estimators salary is 6% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $72,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,940
    Accountants and Auditors $67,070
    Human Resources Specialists $54,970
    Project Management Specialists $76,100
    Training and Development Specialists $49,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in El Paso, TX is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.05 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in El Paso, TX is 19.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.