Cost Estimators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $60,730 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $101,940
Employed locally 80
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $70,890
    90th
    $101,940

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 81% Median Cost Estimators salary is 19% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $80,400
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $80,340
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $79,910

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Human Resources Specialists $68,600
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Santa Fe, NM is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 21.2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.