Cost Estimators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $72,460 -6% vs national
Median hourly $34.84
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $123,200
Employed locally 1,860
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $49,780
    50th (median)
    $72,460
    75th
    $90,600
    90th
    $123,200

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 98% Median Cost Estimators salary is 2% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,030
    Project Management Specialists $85,060
    Accountants and Auditors $76,790
    Human Resources Specialists $66,430
    Management Analysts $92,620
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in San Antonio, TX is $34.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.42 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in San Antonio, TX is 6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,780.