Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $61,350 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $34,520
90th percentile $98,720
Employed locally 90
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,520
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $61,350
    75th
    $85,520
    90th
    $98,720

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,790
    Project Management Specialists$82,440
    Human Resources Specialists$58,590
    Compliance Officers$53,080
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Louisiana is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 20.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $34,520 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.