Cost Estimators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $64,730 -16% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $43,810
90th percentile $124,600
Employed locally 390
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,810
    25th
    $53,930
    50th (median)
    $64,730
    75th
    $92,140
    90th
    $124,600

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% below 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $84,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Fayetteville, AR is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.42 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 16% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,810 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,930.