Cost Estimators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $70,240 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.77
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 210
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $56,630
    50th (median)
    $70,240
    75th
    $82,990
    90th
    $100,040

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 115% Median Cost Estimators salary is 15% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $76,590
    Jackson, MS $73,130
    Williamsport, PA $62,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $61,650

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,960
    Accountants and Auditors$67,170
    Human Resources Specialists$65,510
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,870
    Management Analysts$86,940
    Project Management Specialists$86,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Gulfport, MS is $33.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.96 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Gulfport, MS is 8.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,630.