How much does a Cost Estimators make per hour in Massachusetts?

Cost Estimators Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $106,590 +38.3% vs national

Median hourly $51.25

10th percentile $45,170

90th percentile $173,740

Employed locally 60

National median $77,070

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Cost Estimators

Massachusetts

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$45,170

25th

$72,560

50th (median)

$106,590

75th

$173,740

90th

$173,740

Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

Metro area	Median salary
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
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$97,990

Related occupations in Massachusetts

Occupation	Median salary
Accountants and Auditors	$86,490
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$82,000
Human Resources Specialists	$77,140
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$78,170
Fundraisers	$66,690
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$76,790

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Massachusetts?

The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Massachusetts is $51.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.16 or more per hour.

Is Massachusetts above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

The median Cost Estimators salary in Massachusetts is 38.3% above 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 Massachusetts?

Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,560.