Cost Estimators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $69,340 -10% vs national
Median hourly $33.34
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $110,810
Employed locally 1,150
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $55,670
    50th (median)
    $69,340
    75th
    $86,950
    90th
    $110,810

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 82% Median Cost Estimators salary is 18% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $82,250
    Nevada $80,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,650

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Richmond, VA is $33.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.94 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Richmond, VA is 10% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,670.