Cost Estimators Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,550 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.84
10th percentile $43,670
90th percentile $133,650
Employed locally 110
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,670
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $74,550
    75th
    $97,410
    90th
    $133,650

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 105% Median Cost Estimators salary is 5% 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
    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
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,930
    Project Management Specialists $91,300
    Human Resources Specialists $69,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,550
    Logisticians $78,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Odessa, TX is $35.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.12 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Odessa, TX is 3.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,670 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.