Cost Estimators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $73,130 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $102,890
Employed locally 330
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $57,950
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $86,660
    90th
    $102,890

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 121% Median Cost Estimators salary is 21% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $70,240
    Williamsport, PA $62,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $61,650

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,390
    Management Analysts $58,030
    Project Management Specialists $74,240
    Human Resources Specialists $61,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,820
    Training and Development Specialists $59,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Jackson, MS is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.75 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Jackson, MS is 5.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,950.