Cost Estimators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $80,170 +4% vs national
Median hourly $38.54
10th percentile $50,940
90th percentile $125,280
Employed locally 1,240
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,940
    25th
    $62,570
    50th (median)
    $80,170
    75th
    $105,650
    90th
    $125,280

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 84% Median Cost Estimators salary is 16% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $91,350
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,400
    Ogden, UT $79,990
    Utah $79,150
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $77,870

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,580
    Project Management Specialists $97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,080
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,400
    Management Analysts $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Salt Lake City, UT is $38.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.96 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,940 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,570.