Cost Estimators Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $79,630 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.29
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $130,570
Employed locally 290
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $60,430
    50th (median)
    $79,630
    75th
    $103,040
    90th
    $130,570

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 95% Median Cost Estimators salary is 5% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    California $84,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$120,910
    Accountants and Auditors$77,280
    Logisticians$110,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$93,430
    Management Analysts$118,270
    Human Resources Specialists$74,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Huntsville, AL is $38.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.79 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Huntsville, AL is 3.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,430.