Cost Estimators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $60,930 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $102,770
Employed locally 280
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $77,770
    90th
    $102,770

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 117% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $67,660
    Accountants and Auditors $62,420
    Human Resources Specialists $50,360
    Project Management Specialists $64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in McAllen, TX is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.96 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in McAllen, TX is 20.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.