Cost Estimators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $79,500 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.22
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $136,480
Employed locally 290
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $57,480
    50th (median)
    $79,500
    75th
    $102,730
    90th
    $136,480

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 105% Median Cost Estimators salary is 5% 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
    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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $98,110
    Accountants and Auditors $81,140
    Project Management Specialists $97,330
    Compliance Officers $81,140
    Human Resources Specialists $74,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Salem, OR is $38.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.10 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Salem, OR is 3.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,480.