Cost Estimators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $66,170 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $108,420
Employed locally 210
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $55,570
    50th (median)
    $66,170
    75th
    $88,810
    90th
    $108,420

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 98% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,380
    Human Resources Specialists$63,040
    Project Management Specialists$80,340
    Accountants and Auditors$72,610
    Training and Development Specialists$65,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Killeen, TX is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Killeen, TX is 14.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,570.