Cost Estimators Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $66,510 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.98
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $102,440
Employed locally 100
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $54,030
    50th (median)
    $66,510
    75th
    $82,960
    90th
    $102,440

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 113% Median Cost Estimators salary is 13% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $82,250
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $79,030
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $76,590
    Cleveland, TN $76,210
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $70,330
    Knoxville, TN $69,920

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$68,610
    Human Resources Specialists$59,400
    Project Management Specialists$79,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$57,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$57,290
    Compliance Officers$55,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Jackson, TN is $31.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.55 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Jackson, TN is 13.7% 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 $42,340 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,030.