Cost Estimators Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,990 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $117,310
Employed locally 180
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $54,860
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $86,300
    90th
    $117,310

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,300
    Human Resources Specialists $57,740
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $68,170
    Project Management Specialists $79,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,140
    Training and Development Specialists $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southern Ohio is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southern Ohio is 15.7% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,860.