Cost Estimators Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $57,980 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $31,070
90th percentile $95,170
Employed locally 80
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,070
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $70,640
    90th
    $95,170

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 93% Median Cost Estimators salary is 7% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $93,310
    Accountants and Auditors $60,610
    Human Resources Specialists $47,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,570
    Project Management Specialists $63,440
    Logisticians $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Laredo, TX is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Laredo, TX is 24.8% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $31,070 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.