Cost Estimators Salary in Sumter, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sumter, SC

Median annual salary $62,140 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $102,060
Employed locally 50
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $81,470
    90th
    $102,060

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 111% Median Cost Estimators salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,910
    Wisconsin $71,880
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $70,410
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $70,090

    Related occupations in Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $85,580
    Human Resources Specialists $66,070
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $94,040
    Project Management Specialists $86,300
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Sumter?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Sumter, SC is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Sumter above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Sumter, SC is 19.4% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.