Cost Estimators Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $73,740 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.45
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $105,180
Employed locally 60
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $57,850
    50th (median)
    $73,740
    75th
    $85,660
    90th
    $105,180

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 110% Median Cost Estimators salary is 10% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,060
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,400

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$76,450
    Human Resources Specialists$49,710
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,410
    Loan Officers$78,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,810
    Project Management Specialists$85,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Lewiston, ME is $35.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.73 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Lewiston, ME is 4.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,850.