Cost Estimators Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,310 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.09
10th percentile $51,150
90th percentile $132,650
Employed locally 280
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,150
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $81,310
    75th
    $103,820
    90th
    $132,650

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 102% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Modesto, CA is $39.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.30 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

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

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,150 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.