Cost Estimators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $65,370 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $126,680
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $49,490
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $89,200
    90th
    $126,680

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 81% Median Cost Estimators salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,910
    Wisconsin $71,880
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $70,410
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $70,090

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,090
    Project Management Specialists $86,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,270
    Human Resources Specialists $65,920
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.32 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 15.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,490.