Cost Estimators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $84,600 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.67
10th percentile $53,650
90th percentile $148,090
Employed locally 2,680
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,650
    25th
    $65,360
    50th (median)
    $84,600
    75th
    $110,340
    90th
    $148,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in San Diego, CA is $40.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in San Diego, CA is 9.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $53,650 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,360.