Cost Estimators Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $70,710 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.00
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $106,000
Employed locally 240
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $52,920
    50th (median)
    $70,710
    75th
    $86,250
    90th
    $106,000

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Project Management Specialists $74,280
    Accountants and Auditors $72,500
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,250
    Human Resources Specialists $59,590
    Training and Development Specialists $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Waco, TX is $34.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.83 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Waco, TX is 8.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,920.