Cost Estimators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $90,710 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.61
10th percentile $55,630
90th percentile $144,410
Employed locally 550
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,630
    25th
    $75,290
    50th (median)
    $90,710
    75th
    $115,230
    90th
    $144,410

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 88% Median Cost Estimators salary is 12% 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
    Vallejo, CA $88,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,740

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,940
    Project Management Specialists $105,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,570
    Human Resources Specialists $79,910
    Management Analysts $93,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Santa Rosa, CA is $43.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 17.7% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $55,630 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,290.