Cost Estimators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $97,990 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.11
10th percentile $62,570
90th percentile $171,310
Employed locally 1,680
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,570
    25th
    $79,300
    50th (median)
    $97,990
    75th
    $130,090
    90th
    $171,310

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 62% Median Cost Estimators salary is 38% 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
    Chico, CA $94,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,710
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in San Jose, CA is $47.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in San Jose, CA is 27.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $62,570 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,300.