Cost Estimators Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $75,920 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $46,250
90th percentile $122,270
Employed locally 150
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,250
    25th
    $58,900
    50th (median)
    $75,920
    75th
    $99,120
    90th
    $122,270

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 106% Median Cost Estimators salary is 6% 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 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,230
    Accountants and Auditors $73,460
    Project Management Specialists $87,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,440
    Human Resources Specialists $62,890
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $58,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Grand Junction, CO is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,250 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,900.