Cost Estimators Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $71,040 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.15
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $114,230
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $55,460
    50th (median)
    $71,040
    75th
    $85,250
    90th
    $114,230

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 112% Median Cost Estimators salary is 12% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Rochester, NY $77,470
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Syracuse, NY $76,810

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,500
    Project Management Specialists $103,490
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Human Resources Specialists $66,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,330
    Training and Development Specialists $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Elmira, NY is $34.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.50 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Elmira, NY is 7.8% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,460.