Cost Estimators Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $67,420 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.41
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $100,120
Employed locally 250
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $55,640
    50th (median)
    $67,420
    75th
    $82,990
    90th
    $100,120

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 100% Median Cost Estimators salary is 0% above 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Roanoke, VA is $32.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.88 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,640.