Cost Estimators Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $70,600 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.94
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $118,700
Employed locally 70
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $57,620
    50th (median)
    $70,600
    75th
    $87,870
    90th
    $118,700

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 114% Median Cost Estimators salary is 14% 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,980
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,040
    Ohio $75,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $75,210
    Toledo, OH $75,160

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,110
    Human Resources Specialists $60,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,520
    Project Management Specialists $86,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Lima, OH is $33.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.02 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Lima, OH is 8.4% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,620.