Cost Estimators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $77,400 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $55,980
90th percentile $130,310
Employed locally 790
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,980
    25th
    $64,280
    50th (median)
    $77,400
    75th
    $100,990
    90th
    $130,310

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    District of Columbia $84,410
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $77,680
    Connecticut $77,130
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $76,740

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,090
    Management Analysts $102,940
    Human Resources Specialists $76,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,720
    Project Management Specialists $104,600
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $84,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Hartford, CT is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Hartford, CT is 0.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $55,980 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,280.