Cost Estimators Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $69,430 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.38
10th percentile $42,710
90th percentile $99,090
Employed locally 30
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,710
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $69,430
    75th
    $81,220
    90th
    $99,090

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 131% Median Cost Estimators salary is 31% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    California $84,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $59,930
    Loan Officers $52,800
    Human Resources Specialists $49,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $44,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $48,800
    Compliance Officers $68,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Gadsden, AL is $33.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.64 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Gadsden, AL is 9.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,710 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.