Cost Estimators Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $63,900 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $103,390
Employed locally 180
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $50,770
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $103,390

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,520
    Project Management Specialists $76,700
    Human Resources Specialists $59,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,680
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Longview, TX is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Longview, TX is 17.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,770.