Cost Estimators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,480 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $95,000
Employed locally 60
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $48,210
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $76,320
    90th
    $95,000

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $57,530
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    Loan Officers $63,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,660
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Northwest Alabama is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.77 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Northwest Alabama is 16.3% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.