Cost Estimators Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $72,710 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.96
10th percentile $52,340
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 90
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,340
    25th
    $59,100
    50th (median)
    $72,710
    75th
    $87,320
    90th
    $104,000

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Rochester, NY $77,470
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Syracuse, NY $76,810

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,730
    Human Resources Specialists $64,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,470
    Project Management Specialists $96,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,710
    Management Analysts $81,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Utica, NY is $34.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Utica, NY is 5.7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $52,340 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,100.