Cost Estimators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $78,000 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $55,340
90th percentile $126,830
Employed locally 250
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,340
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $78,000
    75th
    $99,330
    90th
    $126,830

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% below 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Washington $82,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $82,070
    Bellingham, WA $80,990

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Accountants and Auditors$90,140
    Compliance Officers$82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Olympia, WA is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Olympia, WA is 1.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $55,340 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.