Cost Estimators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $75,620 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $49,970
90th percentile $132,430
Employed locally 270
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,970
    25th
    $60,160
    50th (median)
    $75,620
    75th
    $101,540
    90th
    $132,430

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 79% Median Cost Estimators salary is 21% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Santa Maria, CA is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.9% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,970 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,160.