Cost Estimators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $79,650 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.29
10th percentile $51,050
90th percentile $128,970
Employed locally 2,280
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,050
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $79,650
    75th
    $102,300
    90th
    $128,970

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 84% Median Cost Estimators salary is 16% 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
    Worcester, MA $98,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $90,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $84,750
    California $84,610
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Portland, OR-WA is $38.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.95 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 3.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,050 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.