Cost Estimators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $79,990 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $51,400
90th percentile $132,430
Employed locally 520
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,400
    25th
    $62,390
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $100,330
    90th
    $132,430

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $80,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,960
    Jacksonville, FL $71,920
    Greenville, NC $71,630
    Carson City, NV $70,820

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,120
    Project Management Specialists $96,260
    Human Resources Specialists $64,500
    Accountants and Auditors $79,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,620
    Management Analysts $90,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Reno, NV is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Reno, NV is 3.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,400 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,390.