Cost Estimators Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $59,370 -23% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $104,210
Employed locally 190
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $77,380
    90th
    $104,210

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 83% Median Cost Estimators salary is 17% below 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,830
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $78,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,170
    Midland, TX $76,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,990

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,550
    Project Management Specialists$74,740
    Human Resources Specialists$55,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$52,060
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,540
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$56,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Tyler, TX is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.25 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Tyler, TX is 23% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.