Cost Estimators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $79,170 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $49,160
90th percentile $124,240
Employed locally 320
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,160
    25th
    $61,720
    50th (median)
    $79,170
    75th
    $98,640
    90th
    $124,240

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 87% Median Cost Estimators salary is 13% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    District of Columbia $84,410
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,630
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Accountants and Auditors $82,570
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,080
    Human Resources Specialists $73,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Fort Collins, CO is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.72 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 2.7% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,160 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,720.