Cost Estimators Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $71,340 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.30
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $122,610
Employed locally 2,240
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $56,630
    50th (median)
    $71,340
    75th
    $93,300
    90th
    $122,610

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 94% Median Cost Estimators salary is 6% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,280
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $75,500
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,160
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $73,360
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $72,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $72,060

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,120
    Project Management Specialists $99,050
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,500
    Human Resources Specialists $64,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,520
    Management Analysts $83,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Orlando, FL is $34.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.91 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Orlando, FL is 7.4% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,630.