Cost Estimators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $84,740 +10% vs national
Median hourly $40.74
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $149,020
Employed locally 2,010
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $64,490
    50th (median)
    $84,740
    75th
    $114,210
    90th
    $149,020

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 90% Median Cost Estimators salary is 10% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Sacramento, CA is $40.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.59 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Sacramento, CA is 10% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,490.