Cost Estimators Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $75,330 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.22
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $123,940
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $60,090
    50th (median)
    $75,330
    75th
    $94,150
    90th
    $123,940

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 97% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $80,880
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,150
    Michigan $76,080
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,910
    Sheboygan, WI $72,760

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,560
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $60,890
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Logisticians $46,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Gainesville, GA is $36.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.29 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Gainesville, GA is 2.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,090.