Cost Estimators Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,940 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $104,360
Employed locally 210
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $64,940
    75th
    $76,590
    90th
    $104,360

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 104% Median Cost Estimators salary is 4% 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
    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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,760
    Project Management Specialists $76,570
    Human Resources Specialists $57,330
    Training and Development Specialists $47,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,730
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Lubbock, TX is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.01 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Lubbock, TX is 15.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.