Cost Estimators Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $70,990 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.13
10th percentile $43,090
90th percentile $111,260
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,090
    25th
    $52,570
    50th (median)
    $70,990
    75th
    $88,140
    90th
    $111,260

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 86% Median Cost Estimators salary is 14% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,650
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,430
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $78,200
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,880

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,720
    Human Resources Specialists $61,780
    Training and Development Specialists $62,980
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,910
    Project Management Specialists $100,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Pinehurst, NC is $34.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Pinehurst, NC is 7.9% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,090 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,570.