Cost Estimators Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $64,990 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $100,840
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $54,260
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $81,120
    90th
    $100,840

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 112% Median Cost Estimators salary is 12% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $80,880
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,150
    Michigan $76,080
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,910
    Gainesville, GA $75,330

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $71,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Accountants and Auditors $72,070
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,990
    Training and Development Specialists $62,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Macon, GA is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.87 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Macon, GA 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,260.