Cost Estimators Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $78,640 +2% vs national
Median hourly $37.81
10th percentile $53,090
90th percentile $138,060
Employed locally 180
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,090
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $78,640
    75th
    $101,700
    90th
    $138,060

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Salinas, CA is $37.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.17 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Salinas, CA is 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $53,090 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.