Cost Estimators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $79,100 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.03
10th percentile $51,200
90th percentile $145,170
Employed locally 240
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,200
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $79,100
    75th
    $107,440
    90th
    $145,170

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 85% Median Cost Estimators salary is 15% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $38.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $51,200 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.