Cost Estimators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $72,550 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $115,850
Employed locally 530
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $84,750
    90th
    $115,850

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 107% Median Cost Estimators salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,060
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $68,030
    Yuma, AZ $65,610
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $65,160
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $64,970

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,750
    Project Management Specialists $84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,230
    Human Resources Specialists $62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Tucson, AZ is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.