Cost Estimators Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $76,070 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.57
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $141,660
Employed locally 160
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $51,940
    50th (median)
    $76,070
    75th
    $100,930
    90th
    $141,660

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 81% Median Cost Estimators salary is 19% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990
    Odessa, TX $74,550

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $87,490
    Project Management Specialists $98,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,460
    Human Resources Specialists $74,860
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,450
    Compliance Officers $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Midland, TX is $36.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.30 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Midland, TX is 1.3% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,940.