Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,120 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $105,680
Employed locally 180
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $53,670
    50th (median)
    $77,120
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $105,680

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,860
    Accountants and Auditors$79,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,200
    Project Management Specialists$96,900
    Human Resources Specialists$60,780
    Compliance Officers$72,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Colorado is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Colorado is 0.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,670.