Cost Estimators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $79,030 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.99
10th percentile $48,660
90th percentile $124,440
Employed locally 1,350
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,660
    25th
    $64,830
    50th (median)
    $79,030
    75th
    $99,710
    90th
    $124,440

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 96% Median Cost Estimators salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Nashville, TN is $37.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.43 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Nashville, TN is 2.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,660 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,830.