Cost Estimators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $77,430 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.23
10th percentile $50,390
90th percentile $148,000
Employed locally 810
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,390
    25th
    $59,770
    50th (median)
    $77,430
    75th
    $120,020
    90th
    $148,000

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 108% Median Cost Estimators salary is 8% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,170
    Accountants and Auditors $77,670
    Management Analysts $81,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,970
    Project Management Specialists $98,240
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Fresno, CA is $37.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.97 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Fresno, CA is 0.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,390 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,770.