Cost Estimators Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $62,210 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $103,420
Employed locally 160
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $54,660
    50th (median)
    $62,210
    75th
    $79,920
    90th
    $103,420

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 101% Median Cost Estimators salary is 1% 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
    Napa, CA $84,130
    Lexington Park, MD $82,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,100
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $79,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,580

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,840
    Human Resources Specialists$60,280
    Project Management Specialists$95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Erie, PA is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.18 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Erie, PA 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,660.