Cost Estimators Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $70,090 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.70
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $114,040
Employed locally 370
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $58,590
    50th (median)
    $70,090
    75th
    $94,210
    90th
    $114,040

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 110% Median Cost Estimators salary is 10% above 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
    Napa, CA $84,130
    Lexington Park, MD $82,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,100
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $79,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,580

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Scranton, PA is $33.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.82 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Scranton, PA is 9.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,590.