Cost Estimators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $65,820 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.64
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $101,920
Employed locally 170
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $65,820
    75th
    $79,810
    90th
    $101,920

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,990
    Accountants and Auditors $66,080
    Management Analysts $71,950
    Human Resources Specialists $65,850
    Project Management Specialists $80,140
    Training and Development Specialists $69,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Southwest Maine is $31.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Southwest Maine is 14.6% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.