Cost Estimators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,220 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.80
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $93,740
Employed locally 330
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $52,590
    50th (median)
    $68,220
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $93,740

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,910
    Human Resources Specialists $62,420
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,610
    Project Management Specialists $78,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,630
    Training and Development Specialists $46,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Western North Carolina is $32.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.78 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Western North Carolina is 11.5% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,590.