Cost Estimators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,010 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $42,310
90th percentile $100,970
Employed locally 130
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,310
    25th
    $54,530
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $85,120
    90th
    $100,970

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,750
    Human Resources Specialists $60,770
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,530
    Project Management Specialists $87,450
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,310
    Compliance Officers $68,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 13.1% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,310 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,530.