Cost Estimators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $79,960 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.44
10th percentile $50,440
90th percentile $155,740
Employed locally 160
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,440
    25th
    $60,190
    50th (median)
    $79,960
    75th
    $114,840
    90th
    $155,740

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 73% Median Cost Estimators salary is 27% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Santa Cruz, CA is $38.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.03 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,440 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,190.