Cost Estimators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $75,500 -2% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $121,280
Employed locally 1,910
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $75,500
    75th
    $96,670
    90th
    $121,280

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 106% Median Cost Estimators salary is 6% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,160
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $73,360
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $72,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $72,060
    Florida $71,920

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,280
    Human Resources Specialists $62,430
    Management Analysts $92,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $97,340
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Tampa, FL is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.91 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Tampa, FL is 2% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.