Cost Estimators Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $72,800 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $44,560
90th percentile $142,260
Employed locally 80
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,560
    25th
    $60,410
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $110,220
    90th
    $142,260

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Project Management Specialists $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Merced, CA is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.76 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Merced, CA is 5.5% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,560 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,410.